Things which of themselves avail nothing, when united become powerful.
The prayers of cowards fortune spurns.
Simplicity is a jewel rarely found.
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.
What is deservedly suffered must be borne with calmness, but when the pain is unmerited, the grief is resistless.
Stop short of your appetite; eat less than you are able.