That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end.

Other vices make their own way; this makes way for all vices. He that is a drunkard is qualified for all vice.

The world is deceitful; her end is doubtful, her conclusion is horrible, her judge terrible, and her judgment is intolerable.

So use prosperity, that adversity may not abuse thee: if in the one, security admits no fears, in the other, despair will afford no hopes; he that in prosperity can foretell a danger can in adversity foresee deliverance.

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.

Blessedness is promised to the peacemaker, not to the conqueror.

That friendship will not continue to the end which is begun for an end.