I gather from a lawyer that there was a rehearsal yesterday. We haven't a hope. I know the presiding judge too: I've had the misfortune to sleep with his wife. He was specially picked.

Avoid all haste; calmness is an essential ingredient of politeness.

Happiness is composed of misfortunes avoided.

Display is like shallow water, where you can see the muddy bottom.

Almost every one flatters himself that he and his are exceptionable.

Many people think that virtue consists of severity towards others.

Friendship between two women is always a plot against another one.