Every old man complains of the growing depravity of the world, of the petulance and insolence of the rising generation.

Poetry is the art of uniting pleasure with truth.

Prosperity's right hand is industry and her left hand is frugality.

We never do anything consciously for the last time without sadness of heart.

Wise married women don't trouble themselves about infidelity in their husbands.

Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present.

Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise.