All men whilst they are awake are in one common world: but each of them, when he is asleep, is in a world of his own.
A few vices are sufficient to darken many virtues.
Hesiod might as well have kept his breath to cool his pottage.
It is a high distinction for a homely woman to be loved for her character rather than for beauty.
When a man's struggle begins within oneself, the man is worth something.
Gout is not relieved by a fine shoe nor a hangnail by a costly ring nor migraine by a tiara.