Every bird has its decoy, and every man is led and misled in his own peculiar way.

The child, offered the mother's breast, Will not in the beginning grab it; But soon it clings to it with zest. And thus at wisdom's copious breasts You'll drink each day with greater zest.

People do not mind their faults being spread out before them, but they become impatient if called on to give them up.

A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss.

He who is wise puts aside all claims which may dissipate his attention, and confining himself to one branch excels in that.

The brilliant passes, like the dew at morn; The true endures, for ages yet unborn.

All theory, my friend, is grey, But green is life's glad golden tree.