A woman without paint is like food without salt.

If you do anything well, gratitude is lighter than a feather; if you give offense in anything, people's wrath is as heavy as lead.

That man is worthless who knows how to receive a favor, but not how to return one.

He who has in due season become rich, unless he saves in due season, will in due season starve.

To make any gain some outlay is necessary.

All good men and women should be on their guard to avoid guilt, and even the suspicion of it.

I seek the utmost pleasure and the least pain.