When I look upon seamen, men of science and philosophers, man is the wisest of all beings; when I look upon priests and prophets nothing is as contemptible as man.
Of what use is a philosopher who doesn't hurt anybody's feelings?
The great thieves lead away the little thief.
Blushing is the color of virtue.
We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less.
The sun, too, shines into cesspools and is not polluted.