Wit does not take the place of knowledge.
When an idea is not robust enough to stand expression in simple terms, it is a sign that it should be rejected.
There are men who are happy without knowing it.
The counsels of old age give light without heat, like the sun in winter.
Some of us would be greatly astonished to learn the reasons why others respect us.
Persons of rank do not talk about such trifles as the common people do; but the common people do not busy themselves about such frivolous things as do persons of rank.