It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.

You will have written exceptionally well if, by skilful arrangement of your words, you have made an ordinary one seem original.

Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once, and seek again that which he despised.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable.

The more a man denies himself, the more shall he obtain from God.