Before God we are all equally wise – and equally foolish.
When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.
Act as if it were impossible to fail.
Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
Never despair; but if you do, work on in despair.
The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become.
Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.
Do not fear death so much, but rather the inadequate life.