The hour of happiness will be the more welcome, the less it was expected.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Mingle a little folly with your wisdom; a little nonsense now and then is pleasant. [Lat., Misce stultitiam consiliis brevem: Dulce est desipere in loco.
Who after wine, talks of wars hardships or of poverty.
What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.
Those who cross the sea, change sky, but not soul.