"We suffer a lot the few things we lack and we enjoy too little the many things we have."

"Expectation is the root of all heartache."

"Prejudices are what fools use for reason."

"Reading nurtures the soul, and an enlightened friend brings it solace."

"Perfect is the enemy of good."

"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road."