The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.

Although there exist many thousand subjects for elegant conversation, there are persons who cannot meet a cripple without talking about feet.

Alas! It is well written, The road to eminence lies through the cheap and exceedingly uninviting eating-houses.

The province of philosophy is not so much to prevent calamities befalling as to demonstrate that they are blessings when they have taken place.

When struck by a thunderbolt it is unnecessary to consult the Book of Dates as to the precise meaning of the omen.

One learns to itch where one can scratch.

One cannot live for ever by ignoring the price of coffins.