Nothing retains its form; new shapes from old. Nature, the great inventor, ceaselessly contrives. In all creation, be assured, there is no death - no death, but only change and innovation; what we men call birth is but a different new beginning; death is but to cease to be the same. Perhaps this may have moved to that, and that to this, yet still the sum of things remains the same.

Love is no assignment for cowards.

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

Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.

The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.

Thanks are justly due for boons unbought

Time is generally the best doctor.