To a father waxing old, nothing is dearer than a daughter; sons have spirits of a higher pitch, but less inclined to endearing fondness.

What greater grief than the loss of one's native land.

I envy that man who passes through life safely, to the world and fame unknown.

Time will discover everything to posterity; it is a babbler, and speaks even when no question is put.

Try first thyself, and after call in God; For to the worker God himself lends aid.

Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.

The brash unbridled tongue, the lawless folly of fools, will end in pain. But the life of wise content is blest with quietness, escapes the storm and keeps its house secure.