Every base occupation makes one sharp in its practice, and dull in every other.

Remember that in all miseries lamenting becomes fools, and action, wise folk.

Gold can gild a rotten stick, and dirt sully an ingot.

In the performance of a good action, we not only benefit ourselves, but we confer a blessing upon others.

Love, one time, layeth burdens; another time, giveth wings.

As well the soldier dieth who standeth still as he that gives the bravest onset.

In shame there is no comfort but to be beyond all bounds of shame.