Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
As we speak cruel time is fleeing. Seize the day, believing as little as possible in tomorrow.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
All men do not, in fine, admire or love the same thing.
Difficulties elicit talents that in more fortunate circumstances would lie dormant.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.