Would Alexander, madman as he was, have been so much a madman, had it not been for Homer?
There are men who think themselves too wise to be religious.
The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
Angry men make themselves beds of nettles.
Those who have least to do are generally the most busy people in the world.
Men generally are afraid of a wife who has more understanding than themselves.