The less there is of fear, the less there is of danger.
In adversity assume the countenance of prosperity, and in prosperity moderate the temper and desires.
All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident.
The mind sins, not the body; if there is no intention, there is no blame.
There are laws for peace as well as war.
Toil and pleasure, dissimilar in nature, are nevertheless united by a certain natural bond.