Adversity is wont to reveal genius, prosperity to hide it.
Most virtue lies between two vices.
What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister of justice, and undisguised truth?
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to our insufficient fortune.
Man learns more readily and remembers more willingly what excites his ridicule than what deserves esteem and respect.
Little folks become their little fate.