 Alas! how difficult it is not to betray one's guilt by one's looks. |
| In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are. |
| Envy aims very high. |
| Where belief is painful we are slow to believe. |
| Let me tell you I am better acquainted with you for a long absence, as men are with themselves for a long affliction: absence does but hold off a friend, to make one see him the truer. |
| The vulgar crowd values friends according to their usefulness. |
| What is it that love does to a woman? Without she only sleeps; with it alone, she lives. |
| Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least expect it there will be a fish. |
| Give way to your opponent; thus will you gain the crown of victory. |
| Neglect of appearance becomes men. |
| To feel our ills is one thing, but to cure them is another. |
| The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting. |
| Let what is irksome become habitual, no more will it trouble you. |
| The cause is hidden; the effect is visible to all. |
| Often they benefit who suffer wrong. |
| Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these. |
| It is annoying to be honest to no purpose. |
| Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body. Topics: Courage |
| There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it. |
| Either do not attempt at all, or go through with it. |
