Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.
The remedy against want is to moderate your desires.
That knave preserves the pearl in his purse who considers all people purse-cuts.
There is a difference between him who claspeth his mistress in his arms, and him whose eyes are fixed on the door expecting her.
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.