Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.
However much you are read in theory, if thou hast no practice thou art ignorant
Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.
Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
Every person thinks his own intellect perfect, and his own child handsome.
A wise man among the ignorant is as a beautiful girl in the company of blind men.