The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.

A fop sometimes gives important advice. [Fr., Un fat quelquefois ouvre un avis important.]

What is conceived well is expressed clearly.

A fool always finds a greater fool to admire him.

That which is repeated too often becomes insipid and tedious. [Fr., Tout ce qu'on dit de trop est fade et rebutant.]

Every age has its pleasures, its style of wit, and its own ways.