He possesses dominion over himself, and is happy, who can every day say, "I have lived." Tomorrow the heavenly father may either involve the world in dark clouds, or cheer it with clear sunshine, he will not, however, render ineffectual the things which have already taken place.

Take heed lest you stumble.

All things considered, nothing is beautiful.

When we try to avoid one fault, we are led to the opposite, unless we be very careful.

Strength, wanting judgment and policy to rule, overturneth itself.

It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.

Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.