If a man's fortune does not fit him, it is like the shoe in the story; if too large it trips him up, if too small it pinches him.
Adversity is wont to reveal genius, prosperity to hide it.
As a true translator you will take care not to translate word for word.
There are lessons to be learned from a stupid man.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
All men do not admire and delight in the same objects.