We'd never know how high we are, till we are called to rise; and then, if we are true to plan, our statures touch the sky

Till the first friend dies, we think our ecstasy impersonal, but then discover that he was the cup from which we drank it, itself as yet unknown.

Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.

Ample make this bed. / Make this bed with awe; / In it wait till judgement break / Excellent and fair.

Is wholesome even for the King.