As the mind of each man is conscious of good or evil, so does he conceive within his breast hope or fear, according to his actions.
The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though it may be quenched, will not become cool.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
I see and praise what is better, but follow what is worse.
The lamp burns bright when wick and oil are clean.
It is the poor man who'll ever count his flock.