Anger is a momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.

Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.

One Sallow does not make Summer.

In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense, to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.

Let Apella the Jew believe it.

In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last; then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon.

Adversity reveals the genius of a general; good fortune conceals it.