It is impossible to please all the world and one's father.
Nothing weighs on us so heavily as a secret.
The argument of the strongest is always the best.
Patience and time do more than strength or passion.
All the brains in the world are powerless against the sort of stupidity that is in fashion.
Our condition never satisfies us; the present is always the worst. Though Jupiter should grant his request to each, we should continue to importune him.