The divine power moves with difficulty, but at the same time surely.
In adverse hours the friendship of the good shines most; each prosperous day commands its friends.
If your life at night is good, you think you have Everything; but, if in that quarter things go wrong, You will consider your best and truest interests Most hateful.
Again, a smooth answer, signifying nothing.
Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven.
My tongue swore, but my mind was still unpledged.