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In the earliest human history whatever is authentic is universal: and whatever is universal is anonymous.
There can be no good fable with human beings in it. There can be no good fairy tale without them.
Much wants more and loses all.
Notoriety is often mistaken for fame.
Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.
“We would rather go on fighting till we’re all killed than be reconciled by a Sprat like you!”
Boasters brag most when they cannot be detected.
Why could I not be satisfied with my natural and honourable position, without wishing to imitate the ridiculous antics of that useless little Lap-dog?”
Better poverty without a care than wealth with its many obligations.
We may often be of more consequence in our own eyes than in the eyes of our neighbours.
The other replied, “He told me never again to travel with a friend who deserts you at the first sign of danger.” Misfortune tests the sincerity of friendship.
“I am going to kill you now, at once: whatever is bad has got to be destroyed, no matter how slight the harm it does.” Do not waste your pity on a scamp.
