A bad manner spoils everything, even reason and justice; a good one supplies everything, gilds a 'No,' sweetens truth, and adds a touch of beauty to old age itself. |
A beautiful woman should break her mirror early |
A man of honour should never forget what he is because he sees what others are. |
A man's reputation is what other people think of him; his character is what he really is. |
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity |
A single lie destroys a whole reputation for integrity |
A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity. |
A weak spirit does more harm than a weak body. |
A wise man gets more use from his enemies than a fool from his friends. |
Advice is sometimes transmitted more successfully through a joke than grave teaching. |
All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that. |
Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness. |
Always leave something to wish for; otherwise you will be miserable from your very happiness. |
Aspire rather to be a hero than merely appear one. |
At 20 a man is a peacock, at 30 a lion, at 40 a camel, at 50 a serpent, at 60 a dog, at 70 an ape, and at 80 nothing. |