It is only necessary to grow old to become more charitable and even indulgent. I see no fault committed by others that I have not committed myself.

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.

Everybody wants to get old, but nobody wants to be old

No one as ever completed their apprenticeship.

A leaf that is destined to grow large is full of grooves and wrinkles at the start. Now if one has no patience and wants it smooth offhand like a willow leaf, there is trouble ahead.

No wise combatant underestimates their antagonist.