It was a wine jar when the molding began: as the wheel runs round why does it turn out a water pitcher?

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.

When we try to avoid one fault, we are led to the opposite, unless we be very careful.

You must often make erasures if you mean to write what is worthy of being read a second time; and don't labor for the admiration of the crowd, but be content with a few choice readers.

Cease to admire the smoke, wealth, and noise of prosperous Rome.