By gaming we lose both our time and treasure - two things most precious to the life of man.

It is much safer to reconcile an enemy than to conquer him; victory may deprive him of his poison, but reconciliation of his will.

Meditation is the soul's perspective glass.

It is to be doubted whether he will ever find the way to heaven who desires to go thither alone.

Knowledge is the treasure of the mind, but discretion is the key to it, without which it is useless. The practical part of wisdom is the best.

Riches, though they may reward virtues, yet they cannot cause them; he is much more noble who deserves a benefit than he who bestows one.

Men are like wine,--not good before the lees of clownishness be settled.