“No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.

“There is nothing permanent except change.

“It is hard to contend against one’s heart’s desire; for whatever it wishes to have it buys at the cost of soul.

“Our envy always lasts longer than the happiness of those we envy.

“If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail.