The honied tongue hath its poison.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on other matters.
The brave or the fortunate can afford to laugh at envy.
He who injures one man threatens many.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to him.
An intemperate patient makes a harsh doctor.
Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
Hasty conclusions lead to speedy repentance.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes a fool of him.
Fortune is never satisfied with bringing one sorrow.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in safety.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his worst enemy.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.