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There is no original truth, only original error.
There is no original truth, only original error.
Patience is the virtue of an ass, who treads beneath his burden and complains not.
Patience is the virtue of an ass, who treads beneath his burden and complains not.
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.
It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.
It is easier to love humanity as a whole than to love one's neighbor.
Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly.
Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly.
Patience means self-suffering.
Patience means self-suffering.
It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.
It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.
Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.
Nobody's interested in sweetness and light.
The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.
The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.
