It is twice the pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

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.

Rogues are always found out in some way. Whoever is a wolf will act like a wolf, that is most certain.

Half of today is better than all of tomorrow.

Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

If you deal with a fox, think of his tricks.

We are never content with our lot.