Many suffer from the incurable disease of writing, and it becomes chronic in their sick minds.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
To have slaved so many years for nothing!
Many individuals have, like uncut diamonds, shining qualities beneath a rough exterior.
It is difficult not to write satire.
Wisdom is the winner over good luck.