It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.

Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.

Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature.

Whoever is new to power is always harsh.

Excessive fear is always powerless.

When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?

Obedience is the mother of success and is wedded to safety.

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

Time brings all things to pass.

But time growing old teaches all things.