Everyone is ready to speak ill of a stranger.
Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts: Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails; no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
Few men have the natural strength to honor a friend's success without envy.
As long as there are men the bulwark is safe.
Misfortune wandering the same track lights now upon one and now upon another.
What exists outside is a man's concern; let no woman give advice; and do no mischief within doors.