The reputation of a woman may also be compared to a mirror of crystal, shining and bright, but liable to be sullied by every breath that comes near it.

Too much sanity may be madness!

Jests that give pains are no jests.

Let everyone turn himself around, and look at home, and he will find enough to do.

When good luck knocks at the door, let him in and keep him there.

Experience is the universal mother of sciences.

Whoever is ignorant is vulgar.