Music wasn't made to make us wise, but better natured.
If animals had reason, they would act just as ridiculous as we menfolks do.
When a man comes to me for advice, I find out the kind of advice he wants, and I give it to him.
Fortune is like a coquette; if you don't run after her, she will run after you.
Keep a cow, and then the milk won't have to be watered but once.
The man who has never been tempted doesn't know how dishonest he is.