Trust not a woman when she weeps, for it is her nature to weep when she wants her will.

Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor.

Heaven truly knows that thou art false as hell.

Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.

Hide not thy poison with such sugar'd words.

Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.