They that have lived a single day have lived an age.
All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.
Avoid making yourself the subject of conversation.
A modest man never talks of himself.
It is because of men that women dislike one another.
A simple garb is the proper costume of the vulgar; it is cut for them, and exactly suits their measure, but it is an ornament for those who have filled up their lives with great deeds. I liken them to beauty in dishabille, but more bewitching on that account.