Adversity Makes Men, And Prosperity Makes Monsters.

The Wise Man Does Not Grow Old, But Ripens.

There Are Fathers Who Do Not Love Their Children; There Is No Grandfather Who Does Not Adore His Grandson.

What Would Be Ugly In A Garden Constitutes Beauty In A Mountain.

During A Wise Man's Whole Life, His Destiny Holds His Philosophy In A State Of Siege.

Men Become Accustomed To Poison By Degrees.