As frost to the bud, and blight to the blossom, even such is self-interest to friendship; for confidence cannot dwell where selfishness is porter at the gate.

A juggler's skill hath been long years alearning.

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

A spark is a little thing, yet it may kindle the world.

Alike to the slave and his oppressor cometh night with sweet refreshment, and half of the life of the most wretched is gladdened by the soothings of sleep.

Invention is activity of mind, as fire is air in motion; a sharpening of the spiritual sight, to discern hidden aptitudes.

Humility mainly becometh the converse of man with his Maker.