At the dinner table, if you can't think of anything to say, sit quietly. Don't throw rolls, or chew on your napkin.
Victorian sorrow: the stars are winking in the sky, but not for us.
Never trust the judgment of an enthusiastic man; never trust the promises of a lazy one.
Cynicism often draws correct conclusions, but nobody could live by its lights.
Don Juan tries not to see the skeptical winks that greet his boasting.
Good deal: justice for you, mercy for me.