The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage eagles produce a peaceful dove.

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

If you know anything better than this candidly impart it; if not, use this with me.

The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable.

That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.

This used to be among my prayers - a piece of land not so very large, which would contain a garden

The wolf attacks with his fang, the bull with his horn.