When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou has passed through.
When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.
Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.
Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.
Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.
Give the peasants neither life nor death.
Patience means restraining one's inclinations.
Find fault with thyself rather than with others.
