Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.

Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.

Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.

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.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.

Men of all ages have the same inclinations, over which reason exercises no control. Thus, wherever men are found, there are follies, ay, and the same follies.