"

A timely benefit, -though thing of little worth,The gift itself, -in excellence transcends the earth

"

Cling to the One who clings to nothing;And so clinging, cease to cling.

"

The vast world rainless, one may bid adieuTo charity and penance.

"

Those are fools however learnedWho have not learned to walk with the world.

"

It is politics to please and hoodwink thoseWho flatter but despise us.

"

Conquer with forbearanceThe excesses of insolence.

"

Folded hands may conceal a dagger --Likewise a foe's tears.

"

Fame is a jealous mistressAnd will brook no rival.

"

I never saw Death before, and now I seeThat it is warring eyes in a woman's form.

"

It is compassion, the most gracious of virtues,Which moves the world.

"

Make foes of bowmen if you must,Never of penmen.

"

Those who have wisdom have all:Fools with all have nothing.

"

When the rare chance comes, seize itTo do the rare deed.

"

The immoral can no more earn respectThan the envious be rich.

"

If the married life possess love and virtue, these will be both its duty and reward