In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.
It is easier to build two chimneys than to keep one in fuel.
Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.
He that has done you a kindness will be more ready to do you another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Hast thou virtue? acquire also the graces and beauties of virtue.