Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
He writes nothing whose writings are not read.
There is no glory in otustripping donkeys.