Procrastination is the thief of time.
Too low they build who build beneath the stars.
Less base the fear of death than fear of life.
Affliction is a good man's shining time.
There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired.
Friendship's the wine of life: but friendship new... is neither strong nor pure.
The soft whispers of the God in man.
None think the great unhappy but the great.
Read nature nature is a friend to truth.
A foe to God was never true friend to man
Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die.
Whate'er th' Almighty's subsequent command His first command is this - "Man love thyself."
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.
Faith is a bridge across the gulf of death.
By all means use some time to be alone.
The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.
The course of nature is the art of God.
Tomorrow is the day when idlers work and fools reform and mortal men lay hold on heaven.
He mourns the dead who lives as they desire.
The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety.