Our parents, worse than our grandparents, gave birth to us who are worse than they, and we shall in our turn bear offspring still more evil.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
If you drive nature out with a pitchfork, she will soon find a way back.
Avoid greatness in a cottage there may be more real happiness than kings or their favourites enjoy.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
Mingle some brief folly with wisdom now: To be foolish is sweet at times.