Limitation of aims is the mother of wisdom and the secret of achievement.
What by a straight path cannot be reached by crooked ways is never won.
Lamps make oil-spots and candles need snuffing; it is only the light of heaven that shines pure and leaves no stain.
We have time enough if we but use it aright
I make presents to the mother but think of the daughter.
As our inclinations, so our opinions.