Speech is the gift of all, but the thought of few.

Those who are serious in ridiculous matters will be ridiculous in serious matters.

Tis sometimes the height of wisdom to feign stupidity.

Patience is the greatest of all virtues.

Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses

We cannot control the evil tongues of others; but a good life enables us to disregard them.

Buy not what you want, but what you have need of; what you do not want is dear at a farthing.