It is impossible to please all the world and one's father.

We read on the foreheads of those who are surrounded by a foolish luxury, that fortune sells what she is thought to give.

Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.

A mountain in labour shouted so loud that everyone, summoned by the noise, ran up expecting that she would be delivered of a city bigger than Paris; she brought forth a mouse.

Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.

We like to see others, but don't like others to see through us.

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