That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least inviting.

Put faith in one who's had experience.

All other creatures look down toward the earth, but man was given a face so that might turn his eyes toward the stars and his gaze upon the sky.

Sleep, nature's rest, divine tranquility, That brings peace to the mind.

Let me tell you I am better acquainted with you for a long absence, as men are with themselves for a long affliction: absence does but hold off a friend, to make one see him the truer.

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but unremitting toil destroys both.