We are deceived by the appearance of right.

A good scare is worth more than good advice.

The lofty pine is oftenest shaken by the winds; High towers fall with a heavier crash; And the lightning strikes the highest mountain.

I have lived: tomorrow the Father may fill the sky with black clouds or with cloudless sunshine.

The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others, dissatisfied with our own.]

Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero'Snatch at today and trust as little as you can in tomorrow' - (Odes) Often translated as 'Seize the day'.

Whoever cultivates the golden mean avoids both the poverty of a hovel and the envy of a palace.