The best way to help the poor is to make them uncomfortable in their own poverty.
A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.
If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture.
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.
Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men.
He gives twice that gives soon, i.e., he will soon be called to give again.