A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
Work divided is in that manner shortened.
Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
The world is blessed most by men who do things, and not by those who merely talk about them. -James Oliver 'Tomorrow I will live,' the fool does say; tomorrow itself is late; the wise live yesterday.