Greatness stands upon a precipice, and if prosperity carries a man never so little beyond his poise, it overbears and dashes him to pieces.
Let the weary at length possess quiet rest.
Tranqility is a certain quality of mind, which no condition or fortune can either exalt or depress.
The entire world would perish, if pity were not to limit anger.
A sword by itself does not slay; it is merely the weapon used by the slayer.
Precepts or maxims are of great weight; and a few useful ones at hand do more toward a happy life than whole volumes that we know not where to find.