Nature scarcely ever gives us the very best; for that we must have recourse to art. |
True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island... to find one real friend in a lifetime is good fortune; to keep him is a blessing. |
It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it. |
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends. |