You may envy every one, but no one envies you.

The world is blessed most by men who do things, and not by those who merely talk about them. -James Oliver 'Tomorrow I will live,' the fool does say; tomorrow itself is late; the wise live yesterday.

Gifts are like hooks.

That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.

The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.

Spare the person but lash the vice.

Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.