Stronger than thunder's winged force All-powerful gold can speed its course; Through watchful guards its passage make, And loves through solid walls to break.

I am frightened at seeing all the footprints directed towards thy den, and none returning.

Remember to be calm in adversity.

For example, the tiny ant, a creature of great industry, drags with its mouth whatever it can, and adds it to the heap which she is piling up, not unaware nor careless of the future.

He that has given today may, if he so please, take away tomorrow.

Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person

Faults are soon copied.