A hairy body, and arms stiff with bristles, give promise of a manly soul.

Some men make fortunes, but not to enjoy them for, blinded by avarice, they live to make fortunes.

Yes, know thyself: in great concerns or small, be this thy care, for this, my friend, is all.

The itch of scribbling.

The thirst after fame is greater than that after virtue; for who embraces virtue if you take away its rewards?

Revenge is sweeter than life itself. So think fools.

It is difficult not to write satire.