The sea is certainly common to all.
A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. I prefer much rather to be called good than fortunate.
I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.
It is a tiresome way of speaking, when you should despatch the business, to beat about the bush.
Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. Lat.
That man will never be unwelcome to others who makes himself agreeable to his own family.