We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.

Many think that when they have confessed a fault there is no need of correcting it.

There are times when to be reasonable is to be cowardly.

Since the well-known victory over the hare by the tortoise, the descendants of the tortoise think themselves miracles of speed.

Between being able to and actually doing something lies an ocean, and on its bottom rests all too often the wreck of willpower.

Many priceless things can be bought.

Pity is love in undress.