Charity feeds the poor, so does pride; charity builds an hospital, so does pride. In this they differ: charity gives her glory to God; pride takes her glory from man.

To bear adversity with an equal mind is both the sign and glory of a brave spirit.

Has fortune dealt you some bad cards. Then let wisdom make you a good gamester.

Be not too great a niggard in the commendations of him that professes thy own quality: if he deserve thy praise, thou hast discovered thy judgment; if not, thy modesty: honor either returns or reflects to the giver.

Beware of him that is slow to anger; for when it is long coming, it is the stronger when it comes, and the longer kept. Abused patience turns to fury.

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

The next way home's the farthest way about.