There are very few honest friends--the demand is not particularly great.
We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.
Many a truth is the result of an error.
The wise man is seldom prudent.
Whoever prefers the material comforts of life over intellectual wealth is like the owner of a palace who moves into the servants’ quarters and leaves the sumptuous rooms empty.
The mediocre always feel as if they're fighting for their lives when confronted by the excellent.