A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune.

If you study the history and records of the world you must admit that the source of justice was the fear of injustice.

Nos numeros sumus et fruges consumere nati. We are but ciphers, born to consume earth's fruits.

And Tragedy should blush as much to stoop To the low mimic follies of a farce, As a grave matron would to dance with girls.

That corner of the world smiles for me more than anywhere else.

Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.

If you drive nature out with a pitchfork, she will soon find a way back.