Pray do not despise your delinquent debtor; his default is no proof of poverty.

Courage is the acceptance of the gambler’s chance:  a brave man bets against the game of the gods.

“Who art thou?” “A philanthropist.  And thou?” “A pauper.”  “Away! you have nothing to relieve my needs.”

Youth looks forward, for nothing is behind!  Age backward, for nothing is before.