He who allows himself to be deceived by what his enemy says is the greatest enemy to himself.
A wise man neither deceives nor is deceived.
If a man believe in a stone it will do him good.
Self-deception is one of the forms of folly.
Most men think well of themselves, and this is self-delusion.
Vain desires are rarely realised, but they may give comfort in sorrow or pleasure in empty hope.
EXERTION, PERSEVERANCE, SUCCESS
A man obtains only what he strives for.
He who seeks and struggles shall find.