The stomach begs and clamors, and listens to no precepts. And yet it is not an obdurate creditor; for it is dismissed with small payment if you give it only what you owe, and not as much as you can.

He who boasts of his descent, praises the deed of another.

Who has more leisure than a worm?

Let tears flow of their own accord; their flowing is not inconsistent with inward peace and harmony.

The great pilot can sail even when his canvass is rent.

See what daily exercise does for one.

Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.