A pious man is one who would be an atheist if the king were.
The same vices which are huge and insupportable in others we do not feel in ourselves.
The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest.
It is in vain to ridicule a rich fool, for the laughers will be on his side.
Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world.
Avoid lawsuits beyond all things; they pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property.