Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.

Try as one may, it is impossible to deny one's nature

He that has many friends, has no friends.

Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most

I thought these grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour.