The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
The smaller the mind the greater the conceit.
It is with our passions, as it is with fire and water, they are good servants but bad masters.
Persuasion is often more effectual than force.
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.
Be content with your lot; one cannot be first in everything.
Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own.
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten.
Appearances are often deceiving.