The worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and cheerful heart.
Were it only to learn benevolence to humankind, we should be merciful to other creatures.
Gout is not relieved by a fine shoe nor a hangnail by a costly ring nor migraine by a tiara.
Instead of using medicine, better fast today.
He is a fool who leaves things close at hand to follow what is out of reach.
The giving of riches and honors to a wicked man is like giving strong wine to him that hath a fever.