Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.
Every leaf of the tree becomes a page of the book, once the heart is opened and it has learnt to read.
Be not in the desire of thine own ease.
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.
The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.