Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense, to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.

He who has begun has half done. Dare to be wise -begin!

This used to be among my prayers - a piece of land not so very large, which would contain a garden

He who has made it a practice to lie and deceive his father, will be the most daring in deceiving others.

Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.

The cook cares not a bit for toil, toil, if the fowl be plump and fat