A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.
I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men.
Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.
Avoid dishonest gain: no price can recompence the pangs of vice.
What you would seem to be, be really.
Speak and speed: the close mouth catches no flies.