"In general, people are more easily swayed by fear than inspired by reverence."

"The generality of men are naturally apt to be swayed by fear rather than reverence, and to refrain from evil rather b…"

"There can be no doubt that children should be taught those useful things which are really necessary, but not all thin…"

"Quien pájaro ha de tomar, no ha de ojear."

"All men by nature desire to know; the proof of this is the pleasure caused by sensations, for even apart from the use…"

"סנונית אחת אינה מבשרת את בוא האביב"

"En svala gör ingen sommar."

"One swallow does not make a summer."

"The majority of mankind and people who lack refinement conceive it to be pleasure, and hence they approve a life of s…"

"Wit is cultured insolence."