Much is wanting to those who seek or covet much.

What we learn only through the ears makes less impression upon our minds than what is presented to the trustworthy eye.

When putting words together is good to do it with nicety and caution, your elegance and talent will be evident if by putting ordinary words together you create a new voice.

We are deceived by the appearance of right.

She - philosophy is equally helpful to the rich and poor: neglect her, and she equally harms the young and old.

The glory is for those who deserve.

He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work hard.]