Much effort, much prosperity.
Dishonor will not trouble me, once I am dead.
Love must not touch the marrow of the soul. Our affections must be breakable chains that we can cast them off or tighten them.
Human excellence means nothing Unless it works with the consent of God.
Do not mistake the rule of force for true power. Men are not shaped by force.
I care for riches, to make gifts To friends, or lead a sick man back to health With ease and plenty. Else small aid is wealth For daily gladness; once a man be done With hunger, rich and poor are all as one.