“Envy is a kind of praise.” Observation that rivalry implies recognition · Fables Envy Humanity Praise
“While there is life there's hope.” Proverbial encouragement against despair · Fable, The Sick Man and the Angel Consolation Hope Life
“Life is a jest; and all things show it. I thought so once; and now I know it.” Wry summation of existence as comic · My Own Epitaph Humour Life Wisdom
