There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature; the malice of a good thing is the barb that makes it stick

There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature; the malice of a good thing is the barb that makes it stick

There's no possibility of being witty without a little ill-nature.

Pity those who nature abuses; never those who abuse nature.

The number of those who undergo the fatigue of judging for themselves is very small indeed

When you meet your antagonist, do everything in a mild and agreeable manner. Let your courage be as keen, but at the same time as polished, as your sword.