Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
If it were not for the Belly, the Back might wear Gold.
Can anything be constant in a world which is eternally changing?
Abuses of the freedom of speech ought to be repressed, but to whom are we to commit the power of doing it?
Industry and patience are the surest means of plenty.
We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.