In meeting again after a separation, acquaintances ask after our outward life, friends after our inner life.
The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.
None are so eager to gain new experience as those who don't know how to make use of the old ones.
Imaginary evils are incurable.
In youth we learn; in age we understand.
Do your duty until it becomes your joy.