Those who know nothing must believe everything.
Even a stopped clock is right twice every day. After some years, it can boast of a long series of successes.
One can acquire some virtues by feigning them for a long time.
Where would the power of women be, were it not for the vanity of men?
If there is a believe that is capable to move mountains it is the believe in our own strength.
The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.