That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.

The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage eagles produce a peaceful dove.

Money amassed either serves us or rules us.

He possesses dominion over himself, and is happy, who can every day say, "I have lived." Tomorrow the heavenly father may either involve the world in dark clouds, or cheer it with clear sunshine, he will not, however, render ineffectual the things which have already taken place.

Better wilt thou live...by neither always pressing out to sea nor too closely hugging the dangerous shore in cautious fear of storms.

Take subject matter equal to your powers, and ponder long, what your shoulders cannot bear, and what they can.

Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.