The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest.
A coxcomb is the blockhead's man of merit.
The noblest deeds are well enough set forth in simple language; emphasis spoils them.
In Friendship we only see those faults which may be prejudicial to our friends. In love we see no faults but those by which we suffer ourselves.
It is because of men that women dislike one another.
The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes.