command him. Observe, moreover, my
son, that a soldier had better smell of gunpowder than of
musk; and if old age overtakes you in this noble profession,
though lame and maimed, and covered with wounds, it will
find you also covered with honor; and of such honor as
poverty itself cannot deprive you. From poverty, indeed, you
are secure; for care is now taken that veteran and disabled
soldiers shall not be exposed to want, nor be treated as
many do their negro slaves, when old and past service,
turning them out of their houses, and, under pretence of
giving them freedom, leave them slaves to hunger, from which
they can have no relief but in death.

There are often rare abilities lost to the world that are
but ill-bestowed on those who do not know how to employ them
to advantage.

Who reads and travels much, sees and learns much.

It is the prerogative of God alone to truly comprehend all
things. To Him there is nothing past or future. Everything
is present.

There is nothing that Time, the discoverer of all things,
will not bring to light, even though it be hidden in the
bowels of the earth.

Length begets loathing.

Heaven is merciful, and sends relief in the greatest
distress.

Affectation is the devil.

Heaven help every one to what is their just due, but let us
have plain dealing.

When choler once is born,
The tongue all curb doth scorn.

When a brave man flies, he must have discovered foul play.

To retire is not to fly. The valor which has not prudence
for its basis is termed rashness, and the successful
exploits of the rash are rather to be ascribed to good
fortune than to courage.

Other men's pains are easily borne.

He who errs and mends, Himself to Heaven commends.

Those who sin and kiss the rod, Find favor in the sight of
God.

If you obey the commands of your lord, You may sit as a
guest at his board.

In this world there is nothing but plots and counter-plots,
mines and countermines.

A good paymaster needs no surety; and where there is plenty,
dinner is soon dressed.

Often the hare starts where she is least expected.

I have heard it said that the power called Nature is like a
potter, who, if he can make one beautiful vessel, can in
like manner make two, three, ay, and a hundred.

Wit and gay conceits proceed not from dull heads.

Every man must speak of his wants whereve