Indeed, none but the Deity can tell what is good luck and what is bad before the returns are all in.

When one's character begins to fall under suspicion and disfavor, how swift, then, is the work of disintegration and destruction.

When someone dies, it is like when your house burns down; it isn't for years that you realize the full extent of your loss.

Optimist: day-dreamer in his small clothes.

Chastity - you can carry it too far.

Go to bed early, get up early-this is wise.

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.