What sort of tree is there which will not, if neglected, grow crooked and unfruitful; what but Will, if rightly ordered, prove productive and bring its fruit to maturity? What strength of body is there which will not lose its vigor and fall to decay by laziness, nice usage, and debauchery?

The measure of a man's life is the well spending of it, and not the length.

The man who first brought ruin upon the Roman people was he who pampered them by largesses and amusements.

Gout is not relieved by a fine shoe nor a hangnail by a costly ring nor migraine by a tiara.

As bees extract honey from thyme, the strongest and driest of herbs, so sensible men often get advantage and profit from the most awkward circumstances.

The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

A good man will take care of his horses and dogs, not only while they are young, but when old and past service.