Men of great talents, whether poets or historians, seldom escape the attacks of those who, without ever favoring the world with any production of their own, take delight in criticising the works of others.
Get the better of yourself - this is the best kind of victory.
The proof is in the pudding.
All women are good - good for nothing, or good for something.
The wicked are always ungrateful.
Great expectations are better than a poor possession.