Gout is not relieved by a fine shoe nor a hangnail by a costly ring nor migraine by a tiara.
Apothegms are the most infallible mirror to represent a man truly what he is.
Courage and wisdom are, indeed, rarities amongst men, but of all that is good, a just man it would seem is the most scarce.
An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.
Friendship is the most pleasant of all things, and nothing more glads the heart of man.
He shall fare well who confronts circumstances aright.