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

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.

Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.

We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.

The best laid plot can injure its maker, and often a man's perfidy will rebound on himself.

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

By the work one knows the workman.