In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!

Words empty as the wind are best left unsaid.

But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions.

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it those who have, fear it.

Yet, taught by time, my heart has learned to glow for other's good, and melt at other's woe.