What stories are new? All types of all characters march through all fables.

Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

The great quality of Dulness is to be unalterably contented with itself.

Never lose a chance of saying a kind word.

Sure, occasion is the father of most that is good in us.

Let us be very gentle with our neighbors' failings, and forgive our friends their debts as we hope ourselves to be forgiven.

If a man's character is to be abused, say what you will, there's nobody like a relative to do the business.