Heaven and earth fight in vain against a dunce!
Yet have I ever heard it said that spies and tale-bearers have done more mischief in this world than poisoned bowl or the assassin's dagger.
A deep meaning often lies in old customs.
He who neglects the present moment throws away all he has.
The hat is the pride of man; for he who cannot keep his hat on before kings and emperors is no free man.
Individual character is in the right that is in strict consistence with itself. Self-contradiction is the only wrong.