Forgiveness is commendable, but apply not ointment to the wound of an oppressor.
Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
God preserve us! If men knew what is done in secret, no one would be free from the interference of others.
But for the cravings of the belly not a bird would have fallen into the snare; nay, nay, the fowler would not have spread his net. The belly is chains to the hands and fetters to the feet. He who is a slave to his belly seldom worships God.
He will deal harshly by a stranger who has not been himself often a traveller or stranger.
Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste.