Fly from the company of the wicked--fly and turn not back.

There is yet something remaining for the dead, and some far better thing for the good than for the evil.

The beginning is the most important part of any work, especially in the case of a young and tender thing; for that is the time at which the character is being formed and the desired impression is more readily taken.

A man is not learned until he can read, write and swim.

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.

The three wishes of every man: to be healthy, to be rich by honest means, and to be beautiful.

Consider how great is the encouragement which all the world gives to the lover; neither is he supposed to be doing anything dishonourable; but if he succeeds he is praised, and if he fail he is blamed.