It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.

It is much easier to begin than to end.

Consider the little mouse, how sagacious an animal it is which never entrusts its life to one hole only.

For nobody is curious, who isn't malevolent.

The man who would be fully employed should procure a ship or a woman, for no two things produce more trouble.

It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.

Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?