Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
It is better to break off a thousand friendships, than to endure the sight of a single enemy.
Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.
When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
People are crying up the rich and variegated plumage of the peacock, and he is himself blushing at the sight of his ugly feet.