“The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.”

“The keenest sorrow is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities.”

“Grief teaches the steadiest minds to waver.”

“Best of children, sisters arm-in-arm, we must bear what the gods give us to bear-- don't fire up your hearts with so much grief. No reason to blame the pass you've come to now.”

“Which would you choose if you could:pleasure for yourself despite your friendsor a share in their grief?”

“To Never Have been born may be the greatest boon of all”

“Those swift to think are not always secure.”