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.

The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?

Death never takes the wise man by surprise, he is always ready to go.

No favor can win gratitude from a cat.

Rely only on yourself; it is a common proverb.

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

What God does, He does well.