Gold is the key, whatever else we try; and that sweet metal aids the conqueror in every case, in love as well as war.

That must be fine, for I don't understand a word.

Nearly all men die of their medicines, not of their diseases.

I have the knack of easing scruples.

The envious will die, but envy never.

Debts are nowadays like children begot with pleasure, but brought forth in pain.

People don't mind being mean; but they never want to be ridiculous.