How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.
Everyone's a millionaire where promises are concerned.
What is more useful than fire? Yet if any one prepares to burn a house, it is with fire that he arms his daring hands.
I attempt an arduous task but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement
Few people want the pleasures they are free to take.
Men should not care too much for good looks; neglect is becoming.