“He who can believe himself well, will be well.”

Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again.

Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.

Time is generally the best doctor.

It’s a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.

Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.

Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.

And besides, we lovers fear everything.

In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are.

Sometimes tears carry the same weight as words.

Nothing is stronger than habit.

Poetry comes fine-spun from a mind at peace.

Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses.

I am a shipwrecked man who fears every sea.

Not knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.

There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled.

At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do everything in its proper time.

Will future ages believe that such stupid bigotry ever existed!

The minute that you’re not learning I believe you’re dead.

Do more than believe: practice.

When you have people together who believe in something very strongly – whether it’s religion or politics or unions – things happen.

Truth can never be told so as to be understood and not be believed.

Cruelty is a terrible thing. I believe it is the worst human sin.

I believe in me more than anything in this world.

I believe in my prayers.