Those unacquainted with the world take pleasure in intimacy with great men; those who are wiser fear the consequences.

The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.

There is a fault common to all singers. When they're among friends and are asked to sing they don't want to, and when they're not asked to sing they never stop.

Summer treads on heels of spring.

Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.

Avoid greatness in a cottage there may be more real happiness than kings or their favourites enjoy.

Live as brave men and face adversity with stout hearts.