Without love and laughter there is no joy; live amid love and laughter.

Get the money first; virtue comes after.

The more a man denies himself, the more shall he obtain from God.

Only a stomach that rarely feels hungry scorns common things.

Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work.

When we try to avoid one fault, we are led to the opposite, unless we are very careful.

In times of stress, be bold and valiant.

They change their skies, but not their souls who run across the sea.

Remember to keep the mind calm in difficult moments.

Nothing's beautiful from every point of view.

Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.

When you have well thought out your subject, words will come spontaneously.

A good scare is worth more than good advice.

Wisdom is not wisdom when it is derived from books alone.

Unless the vessel is pure, everything which is poured into it will turn sour.

Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.

Dare to begin! He who postpones living rightly is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.

No poem was ever written by a drinker of water.

Better to accept whatever happens.