Pygmies are pygmies still, though percht on Alps; And pyramids are pyramids in vales. Each man makes his own stature, builds himself. Virtue alone outbuilds the Pyramids; Her monuments shall last when Egypt's fall.

The purpose firm is equal to the deed

Be wise today; 'tis madness to defer. Next day the fatal precedent will plead; thus on, til wisdom is pushed our of life.

The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety.

Like our shadows, our wishes lengthen as our sun declines.

Friendship's the wine of life.

Oh, how portentous is prosperity! How comet-like, it threatens while it shines.