Those dreams that on the silent night intrude, and with false flitting shapes our minds delude ... are mere productions of the brain. And fools consult interpreters in vain.

Your onions should be thoroughly boiled.

When I am in danger of bursting, I will go and whisper among the reeds.

A secret is seldom safe in more than one breast.

I shall be like that tree-I shall die at the top.

If a lump of soot falls into the soup and you cannot conveniently get it out, stir it well in and it will give the soup a French taste.

Every dog must have his day.