One returns to the place one came from.

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

No favor can win gratitude from a cat.

Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.

In short, luck's always to blame.

Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.

Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.