The canker which the trunk conceals is revealed by the leaves, the fruit, or the flower.

Cowards' weapons neither cut nor pierce.

It is by no means a fact that death is the worst of all evils; when it comes it is an alleviation to mortals who are worn out with sufferings.

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

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

If you wish to behold God, you may see Him in every object around; search in your breast, and you will find Him there. And if you do not yet perceive where He dwells, confute me, if you can, and say where He is not.

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