He makes his cook his merit, and the world visits his dinners and not him.
Once you have the cap and gown all you need do is open your mouth. Whatever nonsense you talk becomes wisdom and all the rubbish good sense.
As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.
Things are only worth what you make them worth.
Cover that bosom that I must not see: souls are wounded by such things.
Virtue is the first title of nobility.