The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.

Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has

Pearls don't lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

More often than not, anger is actually an indication of weakness rather than of strength

Mature love says: 'I need you because I love you'.