Anger may repast with thee for an hour, but not repose for a night; the continuance of anger is hatred, the continuance of hatred turns malice.

If any speak ill of thee, flee home to thy own conscience, and examine thy heart: if thou be guilty, it is a just correction; if not guilty, it is a fair instruction: make use of both; so shalt thou distil honey out of gall, and out of an open enemy create a secret friend.

If thou desire to be held wise, be so wise as to hold thy tongue.

The place of charity, like that of God, is everywhere.

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.

Let all thy joys be as the month of May,And all thy days be as a marriage day.

The fountain of beauty is the heart and every generous thought illustrates the walls of your chamber.