We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.
The wise person often shuns society for fear of being bored.
Time makes friendship stronger, but love weaker.
All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.
The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.
He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk.
