The herd does not hate strength—it hates being reminded of its absence.

Each misfortune you encounter will carry in it the seed of tomorrows good luck.

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.

One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to a better understanding of ourselves.