If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart.

If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.

If thou continuest to take delight in idle argumentation, thou mayest be qualified to combat with the sophists, but never know how to love with men.

I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live.

A little rule, a little sway, A sunbeam in a winter's day, Is all the proud and mighty have Between the cradle and the grave.

When a glass sits on a table here, people don't wonder if it's half filled or half empty. They just hope it's good beer.

Our farmers round, well pleased with constant gain, Like other farmers, flourish and complain.