One should stick to the sort of thing for which one was made; I tried to be an herbalist, Whereas I should keep to the butchers trade.

We heed no instincts but our own.

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

Nothing is more dangerous than a friend without discretion; even a prudent enemy is preferable.

Gentleness succeeds better than violence.

Better to suffer than to die.

A hungry stomach cannot hear.