As it is pleasant to see the sea from the land, so it is pleasant for him who has escaped from troubles to think of them.

Common and vulgar people ascribe all ills that they feel to others; people of little wisdom ascribe to themselves; people of much wisdom, to no one.

Difficulties show men what they are. In case of any difficulty remember that God has pitted you against a rough antagonist that you may be a conqueror, and this cannot be without toil.

There are some things which men confess with ease, and others with difficulty.