She feared no danger, for she knew no sin.

The elephant is never won by anger; nor must that man who would reclaim a lion take him by the teeth.

Few know the use of life before 'tis past.

Lucky men are favorites of Heaven.

Truth is the object of our understanding, as good is of our will; and the understanding can no more be delighted with a lie than the will can choose an apparent evil.

Men met each other with erected look, The steps were higher that they took; Friends to congratulate their friends made haste, And long inveterate foes saluted as they pass'd.

For all the happiness mankind can gain Is not in pleasure, but in rest from pain.