Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.

Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.

Men at some times are masters of their fates.

Men at some times are masters of their fates.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

So much greater is our thirst for glory than for virtue.

What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.

What the law will compel you to do, do of your own free will.

It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.

It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.