But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.

A prudent man should neglect no circumstances.

Gratitude to gratitude always gives birth.

Children are the anchors of a mother's life.

Truth hates delay. (Veritas odit moras.)

Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.

True, as unwisdom is the worst of ills