Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.

Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.

The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.

The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.

Many things happen between the cup and the upper lip.
[Lat., Multa intersunt calicem et labrum summum.]

Many things happen between the cup and the upper lip.
[Lat., Multa intersunt calicem et labrum summum.]

Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.

Joys too exquisite to last,
And yet more exquisite when past.

Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.

Cheerfulness is the very flower of health.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

Ill fortune seldom comes alone.

And these are joys, like beauty, but skin deep.

And these are joys, like beauty, but skin deep.

Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fors juvat audentes.]

Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fors juvat audentes.]

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.

Industry, perseverance, and frugality make fortune yield.