The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man.
When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.
A lovely face is the solace of wounded hearts and the key of locked-up gates.
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
The rose and thorn, the treasure and dragon, joy and sorrow, all mingle into one.
Much contention and strife will arise in that house where the wife shall get up dissatisfied with her husband.