I understand the phrase "Honor the Women" all too well: the poet has probably a wife of his own, but he prefers to honor another.

Is it true that one travels in order to know mankind? It is easier to get to know other people at home, but abroad one gets to know oneself.

Genius unrefined resembles a flash of lightning, but wisdom is like the sun.

A book is quite a beautiful thing, even more so learning. Together, however, all they amount to is called book-learning.

Gratitude is a fickle thing, indeed. A person taking aim presses the weapon to his chest and cheek, but when he hits, he discardsit with indifference.

No one will stop to help you when you are in need, but everyone forces opinions upon you that you do not require.

Boundless in your charity, but shrewd and cautious as a lender, you delight all those today whom you made beggars the day before.