"A man that is young in years may be old in hours, if he have lost no time."

"The virtue of prosperity is temperance; the virtue of adversity is fortitude."

"The mind of man is far from a clear and even mirror, but is rather like an enchanted glass, full of superstitions and impostures."

"Friendship is a medicine for all misfortunes."

"Men ought to know that in the theatre of human life it is only for Gods and angels to be spectators."