He gains everyone's approval who mixes the pleasant with the useful.

Seize the day, put no trust in tomorrow.

The foolish are like ripples on water, For whatsoever they do is quickly effaced; But the righteous are like carvings upon stone, For their smallest act is durable.

Mountains will go into labour, and a silly little mouse will be born.

A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong.