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.

There is a divinity within our breast.

Daring is not safe against daring men.

O ye gods! what thick encircling darkness blinds the minds of men!

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

Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]

He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he might take the current sideways.