And Tragedy should blush as much to stoop To the low mimic follies of a farce, As a grave matron would to dance with girls.
And seek for truth in the groves of Academe.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.
He who is always in a hurry to be wealthy and immersed in the study of augmenting his fortune has lost the arms of reason and deserted the post of virtue.
Gladly take the gifts of the present hour and abandon serious things!