Don't appear so scholarly, pray. Humanize your talk, and speak to be understood.

All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing.

The most effective way of attacking vice is to expose it to public ridicule. People can put up with rebukes but they cannot bear being laughed at: they are prepared to be wicked but they dislike appearing ridiculous.

Folk whose own behavior is most ridiculous are always to the fore in slandering others.

And knowing money is a root of evil, in Christian charity, he'd take away whatever things may hinder your salvation.

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.

True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.