Be brief, that the mind may catch thy precepts, and the more easily retain them.

That best of blessings, a contented mind.

You are judged of by what you possess.

Anger is short-lived madness.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Though your threshing floor grind a hundred thousand bushels of corn, not for that reason will your stomach hold more than mine.

In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a shrew.]