An old warrior is never in haste to strike the blow.

Cowards' weapons neither cut nor pierce.

Prepare thy soul calmly to obey; such offering will be more acceptable to God than every other sacrifice.

It is the just decree of Heaven that a traitor never sees his danger till his ruin is at hand.

The eye that gazes upon the sun sees not the orb it looks upon, confounded by the excess of its brightness.

The pilot who is always dreading a rock or a tempest must not complain if he remain a poor fisherman. We must at times trust, something to fortune, for fortune has often some share in what happens.

If every man's internal care Were written on his brow, How many would our pity share Who raise our envy now?