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.

The treason pleases, but the traitors are odious.

He who's down one day can be up the next, unless he really wants to stay in bed, that is.

The proof is in the pudding.

How will he who does not know how to govern himself know how to govern others?

Take away the cause, and the effect ceases.

Where there's music there can be no evil.