Extreme remedies are never the first to be resorted to.

The first petition that we are to make to Almighty God is for a good conscience, the next for health of mind, and then of body.

Fire tries gold, misery tries brave men.

There is no evil that does not promise inducements. Avarice promises money; luxury, a varied assortment of pleasures; ambition, a purple robe and applause. Vices tempt you by the rewards they offer.

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

It is not goodness to be better than the worst.

Beauty is such a fleeting blossom, how can wisdom rely upon its momentary delight?