A father's and a mother's age must be borne in mind; with joy on the one hand, fear on the other.
Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.
Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
Tea tempers the spirits and harmonizes the mind, dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens thought and prevents drowsiness, lightens or refreshes the body, and clears the perceptive faculties.