He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.

God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.

Whenever a man makes haste, God too hastens with him.

There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief.

For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.

For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

And one who is just of his own free will shall not lack for happiness and he will never come to utter ruin.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship.

Justice turns the scale, bringing to some learning through suffering.