We deliberate about the parcels of life, but not about life itself, and so we arrive all unawares at its different epochs, and have the trouble of beginning all again. And so finally it is that we do not walk as men confidently towards death, but let death come suddenly upon us.

No wind blows in favor of a ship without direction.

The best cure for anger is delay.

If thou wishest to get rid of thy evil propensities, thou must keep far from evil companions.

Live among others as if God beheld you; speak to God as if others were listening.

Death takes us piecemeal, not at a gulp.

The physician cannot prescribe by letter, he must feel the pulse.