» This is the great fault of wine; it first trips up the feet: it is a cunning wrestler.
» I would rather be adorned by beauty of character than jewels. Jewels are the gift of fortune, while character comes from within.
» If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.
» One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.
» One eye witness is better than ten hear sayers.
» The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.
» Courage in danger is half the battle.
» Laws are subordinate to custom.
» He whom the Gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.
» Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.