Art still followed where Rome's eagles flew.
Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.
Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
Absent or dead, still let a friend be dear.
When two people compliment each other with the choice of anything, each of them generally gets that which he likes least.
The race by vigour, not by vaunts, is won.