In youth one has tears without grief; in age, griefs without tears
That which deceives us and does us harm, also undeceives us and does us good.
It is impossible to be just if one is not generous.
Say nothing good of yourself, you will be distrusted; say nothing bad of yourself, you will be taken at your word.
Length of saying makes languor of hearing.
There are people who laugh to show their fine teeth; and there are those who cry to show their good hearts.