724  The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going.

827  Nothing great is created suddenly, any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig. I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom, then bear fruit, then ripen.

741  Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.

739  The two powers which in my opinion constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing.

744  If one oversteps the bounds of moderation, the greatest pleasures cease to please.