When receiving an order, many servants repeat their "yes" numerous times, especially the lazy ones.

A person who looks different all the time frightens me. Only one animal changes its skin: the snake.

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it.

When mundane, lowly activities are at stake, too much insight is detrimental — far-sightedness errs in immediate concerns.

The office of the prince and that of the writer are defined and assigned as follows: the nobleman gives rank to the written work,the writer provides food for the prince.

Do you think that it is possible to have a mere taste of commonness? Either one hates it or makes common cause with it.

A flutist who is moved to tears by his own performance will soon make the listeners laugh because of the sounds that he produces.