One returns to the place one came from.
If every man works at that for which nature fitted him, the cows will be well tended.
Foxes are all tail, and women all tongue.
We become innocent when we are unfortunate.
Imitators are a slavish herd and fools in my opinion.
Man is ice to truth and fire to falsehood.
By time and toil we sever What strength and rage could never.
One often has need of one, inferior to himself.
Diversity, that is my motto.
A hare is not caught with a drum.
I bend, but I do not break.
What a wonderful thing it is to have a good friend. He identifies your innermost desires, and spares you the embarrassment of disclosing them to him yourself.
We are never content with our lot.
Even if misfortune is only good for bringing a fool to his senses, it would still be just to deem it good for something.
Patience and perseverance at lengthAccomplish more than anger or brute strength.
Garde-toi, tant que tu vivras, De juger des gens sur la mine. Beware as long as you live, Of judging others according to appearance alone.
Neither wealth or greatness render us happy.
Le mensonge et les vers de tout temps sont amis. Lies and literature have always been friends.
It is no use running; to set out betimes is the main point.
But every one has a besetting sin to which he returns.
Help yourself, and Heaven will help you.