As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges them to have some regard for themselves; so, the disgrace of others will often deter tender minds from vice.
Strength, wanting judgment and policy to rule, overturneth itself.
Adversity reveals genius, prosperity conceals it.
It is your business when the wall next door catches fire.
Those who cross the sea, change sky, but not soul.
Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person