Golden roofs break men's rest.

Praise thyself never.

That which takes effect by chance is not an art.

I know that nothing comes to pass but what God appoints; our fate is decreed, and things do not happen by chance, but every man's portion of joy and sorrow is predetermined.

The primary sign of a well-ordered mind is a man's ability to remain in one place and linger in his own company

Happy he whoe'er, content with the common lot, with safe breeze hugs the shore, and, fearing to trust his skiff to the wider sea, with unambitious oar keeps close to the land.

The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active employment.