Let us never adopt the maxim, Rather lose our friend than our jest.
Nature herself has never attempted to effect great changes rapidly.
Men of quality are in the wrong to undervalue, as they often do, the practise of a fair and quick hand in writing; for it is no immaterial accomplishment.
Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire.
A liar should have a good memory.
Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.