The worst thing about getting old is evil men cease to fear you

I was shipwrecked before I got aboard.

There are no greater wretches in the world than many of those whom people in general take to be happy.

Truth will never be tedious unto him that travelleth in the secrets of nature; there is nothing but falsehood that glutteth us.

If you don't know, ask. You will be a fool for the moment, but a wise man for the rest of your life.

Don't stumble over something behind you.

He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.