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

Dressed in the lion's skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.

The good, we do it; the evil, that is fortune; man is always right, and destiny always wrong.

One should oblige everyone to the extent of one's ability. One often needs someone smaller than oneself.

What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.

What God does, He does well.

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