The true disciple should aim to live for the gospel, rather than to die for it.
The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels.
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.
The heart is like a musical instrument of many strings, all the chords of which require putting in harmony.