A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.
Heaven ne'er helps the men who will not act.
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
You cannot know a man's life before the man has died, then only can you call it good or bad.
Nobody loves life like an old man.
For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams.
The happiest life is to be without thought
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.
All our mortal lives are set in danger and perplexity: one day to prosper, and the next -- who knows? When all is well, then look for rocks ahead.
I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.
Each one of us must live the life God gives him; it cannot be shirked.
One word Frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.
There is an ancient saying among men that you cannot thoroughly understand the life of mortals before the man has died, then only can you call it good or bad.
No man loves life like him that's growing old.
Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.