Most virtue lies between two vices.
That best of blessings, a contented mind.
Let us both small and great push forward in this work, in this pursuit, if to our country, if to ourselves we would live dear.
Take subject matter equal to your powers, and ponder long, what your shoulders cannot bear, and what they can.
Jokes aside, let us turn to serious matters.
Mountains will go into labour, and a silly little mouse will be born.