For with slight efforts how should we obtain great results? It is foolish even to desire it.
My tongue swore, but my mind was still unpledged.
I think it makes small difference to the dead, if they are buried in the tokens of luxury. All that is an empty glorification left for those who live.
To the fool, he who speaks wisdom will sound foolish.
There is in the worst of fortune the best of chances for a happy change.
How dark are all the ways of god to man!