No wind blows in favor of a ship without direction.

There is no power greater than true affection.

We are born subjects, and to obey God is perfect liberty. He that does this shall be free, safe and happy.

They lose the day in expectation of the night, and the night in fear of the dawn.

Genius always gives its best at first; prudence, at last.

Let the man, who would be grateful, think of repaying a kindness, even while receiving it.

The foundation of the true joy is in the conscience.