Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again.
In sweet water there is a pleasure ungrudged by anyone.
There is no such thing as pure, unalloyed pleasure; some bitter ever mingles with the sweet.
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.
The result proves the wisdom of the act.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.