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

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.

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

Though we have two eyes, we are supplied with but one tongue. Draw your own moral.

Women's glances express what they dare not speak.

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

We can invent only with memory.