One often has need of one inferior to himself.

The more wary you are of danger, the more likely you are to meet it.

Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.

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

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

There's nothing sweeter than a real friend: Not only is he prompt to lend— An angler delicate, he fishes The very deepest of your wishes, And spares your modesty the task His friendly aid to ask. A dream, a shadow, wakes his fear, When pointing at the object dear.

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