As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it
Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain.
He has half the deed done who has made a beginning.
The short span of life forbids us to spin out hope to any length. Soon will night be upon you, and the fabled Shades, and the shadowy Plutonian home.
Don't just put it off and think about it!
A host is like a general: calamities often reveal his genius.