Zoroaster said, when in doubt abstain; but this does not always apply. At cards, when in doubt take the trick.
A WISE MAN never enjoys himself so much, or a FOOL so little, as when he is alone.
I don't care how much a man talks, if he only says it in a few words.
Man is my brother, and I am nearer related to him through his vices than I am through his virtue.
The man who has never been tempted doesn't know how dishonest he is.
Pity cost nothing and ain't worth nothing.