But the shortest works are always the best.

Every flatterer lives at the expense of him who listens to him.

Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.

No path of flowers leads to glory.

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.

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.

To hell with pleasure that's haunted by fear.