It is a hard matter, my fellow citizens, to argue with the belly, since it has no ears.

Among real friends there is no rivalry or jealousy of one another, but they are satisfied and contented alike whether they are equal or one of them is superior.

A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.

It is the usual consolation of the envious, if they cannot maintain their superiority, to represent those by whom they are surpassed as inferior to some one else.

The human heart becomes softened by hearing of instances of gentleness and consideration.

Since, during storms, flames leap from the humid vapors and dark clouds emit deafening noises, is it surprising the lightning, when it strikes the ground, gives rise to truffles, which do not resemble plants?

It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything.