Courage makes a man more than himself; for he is then himself plus his valor.
A sigh can shatter a castle in the air.
A blue eye is a true eye; Mysterious is a dark one, Which flashes like a spark sun! A black eye is the best one.
Cunning is the dwarf of wisdom.
Every man is his own greatest dupe.
Common sense is the average sensibility and intelligence of men undisturbed by individual peculiarities.