Habit, to which all of us are more or less slaves.
A hare is not caught with a drum.
It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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.
Everyone has his faults which he continually repeats: neither fear nor shame can cure them.
Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.