A laugh costs too much when bought at the expense of virtue.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
Where evil habits are once settled, they are more easily broken than mended.
Prune what is turgid, elevate what is commonplace, arrange what is disorderly, introduce rhythm where the language is harsh, modify where it is too absolute.
A liar must have a good memory. -Mendacem oportet esse memorem
While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost.