There is a medium in all things. There are certain limits beyond, or within which, that which is right cannot exist.
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour of the great; an experienced man fears it.
The mad is either insane or he is composing verses.
As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it
It is your business when the wall next door catches fire.
What do sad complaints avail if the offense is not cut down by punishment.