Those who love to be feared fear to be loved, and they themselves are more afraid than anyone, for whereas other men fear only them, they fear everyone.

Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.

A quarrel between friends, when made up, adds a new tie to friendship.

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them -- every day begin the task anew -

There was never an angry man that thought his anger unjust.

Reputation is rarely proportioned to virtue.