We should look at the lives of all as at a mirror, and take from others an example for ourselves.
As many opinions as there are men; each a law to himself.
While the mind is in doubt, it is driven this way and that by a slight impulse.
Charity begins at home.
It behooves a prudent person to make trial of everything before arms.
It is the common vice of all, in old age, to be too intent upon our interests.