I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
Things which you do not hope happen more frequently than things which you do hope.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it.
If I can only keep my good name, I shall have riches enough.
To waste one's breath; to pump into a sieve.
Woman is certainly the daughter of Delay personified!