He hears but half who hears one party only.

Know not to revere human things too much.

Let there be wealth without tears; enough for the wise man who will ask no further.

Everyone is ready to speak ill of a stranger.

Obedience, you know, is Good Luck's mother, wedded to Salvation, they say.

Black smoke, the flickering sister of fire.

It is best for the wise man not to seem wise.