Man proposes, God disposes.
How often the highest talent lurks in obscurity.
A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. I prefer much rather to be called good than fortunate.
All good men and women should be on their guard to avoid guilt, and even the suspicion of it.
Things which you do not hope happen more frequently than things which you do hope.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.