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?

What can they suffer that do not fear to die?

Democritus said, words are but the shadows of actions.

If any man think it a small matter, or of mean concernment, to bridle his tongue, he is much mistaken; for it is a point to be silent when occasion requires, and better than to speak, though never so well.

Character is inured habit.

The first evil those who are prone to talk suffer, is that they hear nothing.

Choose what is best, and habit will make it pleasant and easy.