Of all wild beasts on earth or in sea, the greatest is a woman.
In many things it is not well to say, "Know thyself"; it is better to say, "Know others."
How sweet is life, can we but choose with whom to live it: to live for oneself is no life.
By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.
Art is man's refuge from adversity.
It is not hoary hairs that bring wisdom; some have an old head on young shoulders.