Mutual content is like a river, which must have its banks on either side.

On peut dire que son esprit brille aux dépens de sa mémoire (One may say that his wit shines by the help of his memory).

I am quite my own master, agreeably lodged, perfectly easy in my circumstances. I am contented with my situation, and happy because I think myself so.

Mutual content is like a river, which must have its banks on either side.

Evil tongues never want a whet.

Doubt is not below knowledge, but above it.

Pride and conceit were the original sins of man.