There is no worse evil than a bad woman; and nothing has ever been produced better than a good one

Neither earth nor ocean produces a creature as savage and monstrous as woman

I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too.

When one with honeyed words but evil mind
Persuades the mob, great woes befall the state.

An ivory-faced and silvery-haired old woman opened the door. She had an evil face, smoothed by hypocrisy; but her manners were excellent.

Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.