“We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.”

And one eye-witness weighs More than ten hear-fays. Seeing is believing, All the world o’er.

It is difficult to fly without wings.

Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.

It is easy to rule over the good.

Courage is to take hard knocks like a man when occasion calls.

Worthy things happen to the worthy.

Conquered, we conquer.

Where there are sheep, the wolves are never very far away.

Things we do not expect, happen more frequently than we wish.

A man with courage has every blessing.

As long as she is wise and good, a girl has sufficient dowry.

It is best to know the worst at once.

Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.

All men love themselves.

I esteem death a trifle, if not caused by guilt.

Practice yourself what you preach.

He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.

The first-beginnings of things cannot be distinguished by the eye.

Hark! the hours are softly calling Bidding Spring arise To listen to the rain-drops falling From the cloudy skies

You can pick my flower but my roots will remain and I will keep blooming – there is no stopping me now.

It felt like the world was changing its relationship with me but I had stayed the same.

And all our troubles, all our immense difficulties, now and in the future, can I say

As long as we have unsolved problems, unfulfilled desires, and a mustard seed of faith, we have all we need for a vibrant prayer life.

We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.