I opened my mouth, then shut it, then, very slowly, I held my hands up in front of me.
Before we set our hearts too much upon anything, let us examine how happy those are who already possess it.
Never rely on the glory of the morning nor the smiles of your mother-in-law.
Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face of any situation rests within ourselves.
Wit makes its own welcome, and levels all distinctions. No dignity, no learning, no force of character, can make any stand against good wit.