It is best to know the worst at once.

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

You love a nothing when you love an ingrate.

Your tittle-tattlers, and those who listen to slander, by my good will should all be hanged - the former by their tongues, the latter by the ears.

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.

A well-balanced mind is the best remedy against affliction.

He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, even when most on his guard.