He grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
Original text (Latin)
Original text (Latin)
Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
Believe me, wise men don't say ‘I shall live to do that’, tomorrow's life is too late; live today.
The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
In much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.
Men are we, and must grieve when even the Shade
Of that which once was great, is passed away.
Happiness is beneficial for the body but it is grief that develops the powers of the mind.
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