In Short, Luck's Always To Blame.

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.]

Every Editor Of Newspapers Pays Tribute To The Devil.

A Cheerful Mind Is A Vigorous Mind.

Too Many Expedients May Spoil An Affair. [fr., Le Trop D'expedients Peut Gater Une Affaire.]

He Knows The Universe And Does Not Know Himself.