A cock has great influence on his own dunghill.

When two do the same thing, it is not the same thing after all.

Success makes some crimes honorable.

Amid a multitude of projects, no plan is devised.

By doing nothing men learn to do ill.

Do not take part in the council, unless you are called.

Powerful indeed is the empire of habit.

There are some remedies worse than the disease.

His own character is the arbiter of every one's fortune.

When Fortune is on our side, popular favor bears her company.