Wisdom is the mind what health is to the body.

Those who give too much attention to trifling things become generally incapable of great ones.

The intention of cheating no one lays us open to being cheated ourselves.

It is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.

It requires greater virtues to support good fortune than bad.

In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.

Even women are perfect at the outset.