The more a man denies himself, the more shall he obtain from God.

Rains driven by storms fall not perpetually on the land already sodden, neither do varying gales for ever disturb the Caspian sea.

What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.

A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with those whose fortune does not suit them.

For a man learns more quickly and remembers more easily that which he laughs at, than that which he approves and reveres.

He can afford to be a fool.

One night awaits all, and death's path must be trodden once and for all.