Thinkers are as scarce as gold.

The manner of giving shows the character of the giver, more than the gift itself.

Him, who incessantly laughs in the street, you may commonly hear grumbling in his closet.

A beautiful smile is to the female countenance what the sunbeam is to the landscape; it embellishes an inferior face and redeems an ugly one.

Borrowed wit is the poorest wit.

The craftiest trickery are too short and ragged a cloak to cover a bad heart.

Malice is poisoned by her own venom.