Nature is harmony in discord.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze, we long for it jealously.
It is hard to utter common notions in an individual way.
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.]
In giving advice I advise you, be short.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless, avarice is never satisfied.