Of all the animals which fly in the air, walk on the land, or swim in the sea, from Paris to Peru, from Japan to Rome, the most foolish animal in my opinion is man.

The greatest fools are oft the most satisfied.

With poverty everything becomes frightful.

The wisest man is he who does not fancy that he is so at all.

Every age has its pleasures, its style of wit, and its own ways.

Of all the creatures that creep, swim, or fly, Peopling the earth, the waters, and the sky, From Rome to Iceland, Paris to Japan, I really think the greatest fool is man.

Happy who in his verse can gently steer, From grave to light, from pleasant to severe.