One cannot live for ever by ignoring the price of coffins.
Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.
The wise duck keeps his mouth shut when he smells frogs.
When struck by a thunderbolt it is unnecessary to consult the Book of Dates as to the precise meaning of the omen.
He who thinks he is raising a mound may only in Reality be digging a pit.
Alas! It is well written, The road to eminence lies through the cheap and exceedingly uninviting eating-houses.