Much contention and strife will arise in that house where the wife shall get up dissatisfied with her husband.

To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

When the belly is empty, the body becomes spirit; and when it is full, the spirit becomes body.

Whoever interrupts the conversation of others to make a display of his fund of knowledge, makes notorious his own stock of ignorance.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

Anger that has no limit causes terror, and unseasonable kindness does away with respect. Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume.