If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.

Who, except the gods, can live time through forever without any pain?

Fear hurries on my tongue through want of courage.

A prosperous fool is a grievous burden.

Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.

It is easy when we are in prosperity to give advice to the afflicted.

Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.