Chance is a kind of god, for it preserves many things which we do not observe.

It is as easy to draw back a stone thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.

To live is not to live for one's self; let us help one another.

Rest assured, for every piece of business the most businesslike thing is to choose the right moment.

It is not white hair that engenders wisdom.

Being mortal, never pray for an untroubled life. Rather, ask the God to give you an enduring heart.

It must be that evil communications corrupt good dispositions.