The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.
A peace-mingling falsehood is preferable to a mischief-stirring truth.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.
Joy and sorrow, beauty and deformity, equally pass away.