He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
Being, be bold and venture to be wise.
That man lives happy and in command of himself, who from day to day can say I have lived. Whether clouds obscure, or the sun illumines the following day, that which is past is beyond recall.
Hired mourners at a funeral say and do - A little more than they whose grief is true
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be certain to re-appear.
Great effort is required to arrest decay and restore vigor. One must exercise proper deliberation, plan carefully before making a move, and be alert in guarding against relapse following a renaissance.