Euripides was wont to say, silence was an answer to a wise man; but we seem to have greater occasion for it in our dealing with fools and unreasonable persons; for men of breeding and sense will be satisfied with reason and fair words.

A human body in no way resembles those that were born for ravenousness; it hath no hawk's bill, no sharp talon, no roughness of teeth, no such strength of stomach or heat of digestion, as can be sufficient to convert or alter such heavy and fleshy fare.

When the strong box contains no more both friends and flatterers shun the door.

A friend should be like money, tried before being required, not found faulty in our need.

For to err in opinion, though it be not the part of wise men, is at least human.

In words are seen the state of mind and character and disposition of the speaker.

Neither blame or praise yourself.