A spark is a little thing, yet it may kindle the world.
Deceit and treachery skulk with hatred, but an honest spirit flieth with anger.
Memory is not wisdom; idiots can by rote repeat volumes. Yet what is wisdom without memory?
Pain adds rest unto pleasure, and teaches the luxury of health.
It is well to lie fallow for a while.
As thou directest the power, harm or advantage will follow, and the torrent that swept the valley may be led to turn a mill.