Better to rely on one powerful king than on many little princes.

Everyone believes very easily whatever they fear or desire.

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.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

Cats know not how to pardon.

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.

O love, when thou gettest dominion over us, we may bid good-by to prudence.