That delay is our surest protection which enables us to deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of our reputation.
Not every question deserves an answer.
It is time, not the mind, that puts an end to love.
Modest women choose a man by the mind, not the eye.
What is done hastily cannot be done prudently.
You must endure, and not cry out against that which cannot be avoided.
What is to be once resolved on should be first often well considered.
Well does he sleep who knows not that his sleep has been broken.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the nature of their troubles.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
The habitual living in prosperity is most injurious.
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.