The history of a man is in his character.

Thus one can observe that those who proclaim piety as their goal and purpose usually turn into hypocrites.

Self-knowledge comes from knowing other men.

The artist who is not also a craftsman is no good; but, alas, most of our artists are nothing else.

You accuse a woman of wavering affections, but don't blame her; she is just looking for a consistent man.

When I make a mistake everyone can see it, but not when I lie.

The Evil One has left, the evil ones remain.