Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.
The wise man tells not what he knows. It is not prudent to sport with one's head by revealing the king's secrets.
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
Great God, have pity on the wicked, for thou didst everything for the good, when thou madest them good!
He who learns, and makes no use of his learning, is a beast of burden with a load of books. Does the ass comprehend whether he carries on his back a library or a bundle of faggots?