Mercy often inflicts death.
One must steer, not talk.
The intellect must not be kept at consistent tension, but diverted by pastimes.... The mind must have relaxation, and will rise stronger and keener after recreation.
Tis not the belly's hunger that costs so much, but its pride
We are sure to get the better of fortune if we do but grapple with her.
He who comes to a conclusion when the other side is unheard, may have been just in his conclusion, but yet has not been just in his conduct.