The world is full of fools; and he who would not wish to see one, must not only shut himself up alone, but must also break his looking-glass.

Whate'er is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease.

With poverty everything becomes frightful.

The greatest fools are oft the most satisfied.

The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.

Time flies and draws us with it. The moment in which I am speaking is already far from me.

In spite of every sage whom Greece can show, Unerring wisdom never dwelt below; Folly in all of every age we see, The only difference lies in the degree.