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Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, or what’s a heaven for? -Robert Browning

A fair reputation is a plant, delicate in its nature, and by no means rapid in its growth. It will not shoot up in a night like the gourd of the prophet; but, like that gourd, it may perish in a night. -Jeremy Taylor

Try to be happy in this present moment, and put not off being so to a time to come, – as though that time should be of another make from this which has already come and is ours. – Thomas Fuller

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life. – Dogen Zenji