Valor is a virtue, situated between the two extremes of cowardice and temerity.


Where is the mortal, who, in traversing the vale of life, has not found sharp thorns among the roses.


In the depth of the heart lie sorrows some of which are known to mortals, but many of which are only known to God.


Keep your holidays peacefully, and do not throw the rope after the bucket.

Of your charming eyes, no complaint is made. They would perhaps like to look at me, but you do not allow them.


There are some people who have done what they ought, but they owe to others what they have done.