Where duty is plain, delay is both foolish and hazardous; where it is not, delay may provide both wisdom and safety.

He who can suppress a moment's anger may prevent a day of sorrow.

Between two evils, choose neither; between two goods, choose both.

Quiet and sincere sympathy is often the most welcome and efficient consolation to the afflicted. Said a wise man to one in deep sorrow, "I did not come to comfort you; God only can do that; but I did come to say how deeply and tenderly I feel for you in your affliction".