It is a wretched thing to live on the fame of others.
The Sicilian tyrants never devised a greater punishment than envy.
The same dish cooked over and over again wears out the irksome life of the teacher.
All wish to possess knowledge, but few, comparatively speaking, are willing to pay the price.
The traveller with empty pockets will sing in the thief 's face.
The greatest respect is owed to a child.