Science without conscience is the soul's perdition.

If the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.

We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.

Bring down the curtain, the farce is over

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

If you want to avoid seeing an idiot, break the mirror.