Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
One thinking it is right to speak all things, whether the word is fit for speech or unutterable.
Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.
But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.
Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
Opinions have greater power than strength of hands.