The Worst Time Is Always The Present.

We Love Good Looks Rather Than What Is Practical, Though Good Looks May Prove Destructive.

Socrates, When Informed Of Some Derogating Speeches One Had Used Concerning Him Behind His Back, Made Only This Facetious Reply, "let Him Beat Me Too When I Am Absent.

Still People Are Dangerous.

Better To Rely On One Powerful King Than On Many Little Princes.

Neither Blows From Pitchfork, Nor From The Lash, Can Make Him Change His Ways. [fr., Coups De Fourches Ni D'etriveres, Ne Lui Font Changer De Manieres.]