O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
A sure way of retaining the grace of heaven is to disregard outward appearances, and diligently to cultivate such things as foster amendment of life and fervour of soul, rather than to cultivate those qualities that seem most popular.
What else does anxiety about the future bring you but sorrow upon sorrow?
When anger enters the mind, wisdom departs.
Do not interfere when your opinion is not sought.
Oh, how quickly the world's glory passes away.