Behind the cross is the devil.

One of the most considerable advantages the great have over their inferiors is to have servants as good as themselves.

Translating from one language to another, unless it is from Greek and Latin, the queens of all languages, is like looking at Flemish tapestries from the wrong side, for although the figures are visible, they are covered by threads that obscure them, and cannot be seen with the smoothness and color of the right side.

What man can pretend to know the riddle of a woman's mind?

Tis an old saying, the Devil lurks behind the cross. All is not gold that glitters. From the tail of the plough, Bamba was made King of Spain; and from his silks and riches was Rodrigo cast to be devoured by the snakes.

Nothing costs less nor is cheaper than compliments of civility.

Man appoints, and God disappoints.