Nothing contributes to the entertainment of the reader more, than the change of times and the vicissitudes of fortune.
Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.
More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. It will steal you blind.
The spirit is the true self.
Robbing life of friendship is like robbing the world of the sun.
You will be as much value to others as you have been to yourself.