None are so eager to gain new experience as those who don't know how to make use of the old ones.
The poor man wishes to conceal his poverty, and the rich man his wealth: the former fears lest he be despised, the latter lest he be plundered.
Imaginary evils are incurable.
In youth we learn; in age we understand.
Do your duty until it becomes your joy.
They understand but little who understand only what can be explained.
