General

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

It is good to be taught even by an enemy.

It is good to be taught even by an enemy.

It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.

It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

Let the poor man mind his tongue.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Idleness ruins the constitution.

Idleness ruins the constitution.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!