Poverty, the mother of manhood. Also, the mother of prostitution.
How blind men are to Heaven's gifts!
The abode of God, too, is wherever is earth and sea and air, and sky and virtue. Why further do we seek the Gods of heaven? Whatever thou dost behold and whatever thou dost touch, that is Jupiter.
Learn on how little man may live, and how small a portion nature requires.
The mere apprehension of a coming evil has put many into a situation of the utmost danger.
To strictest justice many ills belong, And honesty is often in the wrong.