Content with his past life, let him take leave of life like a satiated guest.

A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.

A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably.

Drop the question of what tomorrow may bring, and count as profit every day that Fate allows you.

Never inquire into another man's secret; bur conceal that which is intrusted to you, though pressed both be wine and anger to reveal it.

Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and then is pleasant. [Lat., Misce stultitiam consiliis brevem: Dulce est desipere in loco.

This used to be among my prayers - a piece of land not so very large, which would contain a garden