The man does better who runs from disaster than he who is caught by it.
Bear patiently, my heart, for you have suffered heavier things.
To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.
Better to flee from death than feel its grip.
Wine sets even a thoughtful man to singing, or sets him into softly laughing, sets him to dancing. Sometimes it tosses out a word that was better unspoken.
Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs, Silence that spoke and eloquence of eyes.