Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.

To become aware in time when young of the advantages of age; to maintain the advantages of youth in old age: both are pure fortune.

In comradeship is danger countered best.

Faith is a homely, private capital; as there are public savings-banks and poor funds, out of which in times of want we can relieve the necessities of individuals, so here the faithful take their coin in peace.

Beware of her fair hair, for she excels All women in the magic of her locks; And when she winds them round a young man's neck, She will not ever set him free again.

Who is sure of their own motives can in confidence advance or retreat.

Master and Doctor are my titles; for ten years now, without repose, I held my erudite recitals and led my pupils by the nose.