Sowing is not as difficult as reaping.

To rule is easy, to govern difficult.

Thinking is easy, acting is difficult, and to put one's thoughts into action is the most difficult thing in the world.

The formation of one's character ought to be everyone's chief aim.

It is in human nature to relax, when not compelled by personal advantage or disadvantage.

The older we get the more we must limit ourselves if we wish to be active.