How often we see the greatest genius buried in obscurity!
The prudent man really frames his own fortunes for himself.
Women have many faults, but the worst of them all is that they are too pleased with themselves and take too little pains to please the men.
He is a friend indeed who proves himself a friend in need.
Drink, live like the Greeks, eat, gorge.
Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.