Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

Absence cools moderate passions, and inflames violent ones; just as the wind blows out candles, but kindles fires.

The accent of one's birthplace remains in the mind and in the heart as in one's speech.

Great names abase, instead of elevating, those who do not know how to bear them.

No accidents are so unlucky [bad] but that the wise may draw some advantage [good] from them.

Vanity, shame, and above all disposition, often make men brave and women chaste.

Sometimes in life situations develop that only the half-crazy can get out of.