Evil, as evil, can never be chosen; and though evil is often the effect of our own choice, yet we never desire it but under the appearance of an imaginary good.
Let thy maid servant be faithful, strong, and homely.
Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed.
If you have time don't wait for time.
The only certain things in life are death and taxes!
Some books we read, tho' few there are that hit the happy point where wisdom joins with wit.