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.
What need is there to weep over parts of life? The whole of it calls for tears.
There is no greater punishment of wickedness that that it is dissatisfied with itself and its deeds.
He who has great power should use it lightly.
That loss is most discreditable which is caused by negligence.
Refrain from following the example of those whose craving is for attention, not their own improvement.