Scribblers are a self-conceited and self-worshipping race.
Not to hope for things to last forever, is what the year teaches and even the hour which snatches a nice day away.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.
To grow a philosopher's beard.
The envious pine at others' success; no greater punishment than envy was devised by Sicilian tyrants.