The path of precept is long, that of example short and effectual.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked brother.
There are more things to alarm us than to harm us, and we suffer more often in apprehension than reality.
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.
But it is a pretty thing to see what money will do!
That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with delight.