God Himself chasteneth not with a rod but with time.
He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.
It is impossible to live without brains, either one's own or borrowed.
You can cultivate taste, as you can the intellect. Full understanding whets the appetite and desire, and, later, sharpens the enjoyment of possession.
A man is judged by his friends, for the wise and the foolish have never agreed.
When a man's knowledge is deep, he speaks well of an enemy. Instead of seeking revenge, he extends unexpected generosity. He turns insult into humor, ... and astonishes his adversary who finds no reason not to trust him.