We have two useless gods who never leave our island, but like to dwell in it constantly, Poverty and Helplessness.
We are less convinced by what we hear than by what we see.
Mens fortunes are on a wheel, which in its turning suffers not the same man to prosper for ever.
Where wisdom is called for, force is of little use.
Remember that with her clothes a woman puts off her modesty.
Haste in every business brings failures.