Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.
It is absurd to ape our betters.
There are many statues of men slaying lions, but if only the lions were sculptors there might be quite a different set of statues.
Our insignificance is often the cause of our safety.
The desire for imaginary benefits often involves the loss of present blessings.