And Tragedy should blush as much to stoop To the low mimic follies of a farce, As a grave matron would to dance with girls.

A hungry stomach rarely despises common food.

You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be certain to re-appear.

The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it was first seasoned.

Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person

Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on what is obscure.

Punishment follows close on crime.