An Old Monkey Never Makes A Pretty

Plain As A Nose In A Man's Face.

I Drink No More Than A Sponge.

What Harm In Learning And Getting Knowledge Even From A Sot, A Pot, A Fool, A Mitten, Or A Slipper. [fr., Que Nuist Savoir Tousjours Et Tousjours Apprendre, Fust Ce D'un Sot, D'une Pot, D'une Que--doufle D'un Mouffe, D'un Pantoufle.]

Believe Me, 'tis A Godlike Thing To Lend; To Owe Is A Heroic Virtue.

How Shall I Be Able To Rule Over Others, That Have Not Full Power And Command Of Myself?