Whoever gives advice to the sick gains a sense of superiority over them, no matter whether his advice is accepted or rejected. That is why sick people who are sensitive and proud hate their advisors even more than their illnesses.
Along the journey we commonly forget its goal. Almost every vocation is chosen and entered upon as a means to a purpose but is ultimately continued as a final purpose in itself. Forgetting our objectives is the most frequent stupidity in which we indulge ourselves.
There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.
When marrying, one should ask oneself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to converse well with this woman into your old age?
The best friend is likely to acquire the best wife, because a good marriage is based on the talent for friendship.