The cleverest character in comedy is the clown, for he who would make people take him for a fool, must not be one.
Never stand begging for that which you have the power to earn.
Behind the cross is the devil.
When we leave this world, and are laid in the earth, the prince walks as narrow a path as the day-laborer.
Great persons are able to do great kindnesses.
They who lose today may win tomorrow.