If thou expect death as a friend, prepare to entertain it; if thou expect death as an enemy, prepare to overcome it; death has no advantage, but when it comes a stranger.

I see no virtue where I smell no sweat.

If thou wouldst preserve a sound body, use fasting and walking; if a healthful soul, fasting and praying. Walking exercises the body; praying exercises the soul; fasting cleanses both.

He that gives all, though but little, gives much; because God looks not to the quantity of the gift, but to the quality of the givers.

If thou be rich, strive to command thy money, lest it command thee.

Temper your enjoyments with prudence, lest there be written on your heart that fearful word 'satiety.'

If thou hast no inferiors, have patience awhile, and thou shalt have no superiors. The grave requires no marshal.