There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart's controls.
Who apart from the gods is without pain for his whole lifetime's length?
From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
Overly persuasive a woman's ordinance spreads far, traveling fast; but fast dying a rumor voiced by a woman perishes.
Wiles and deceit are female qualities.
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.