If matters go badly now, they will not always be so.

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

Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul.

Choose a subject equal to your abilities; think carefully what your shoulders may refuse, and what they are capable of bearing.

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work hard.]

Not worth is an example that does not solve the problem.

Victory is by nature superb and insulting.