It is in the character of very few men to honor without envy a friend who has prospered.
Time, as it grows old, teaches all things.
There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
When strength is yoked with justice, where is a mightier pair than they?
Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.