Nothing is swifter than rumor.
Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb the Caspian sea.
When I caution you against becoming a miser, I do not therefore advise you to become a prodigal or a spendthrift.
Better to accept whatever happens.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in subjection.
Youth is unduly busy with pampering the outer person.