The sage has one advantage: he is immortal. If this is not his century, many others will be.

Friendship multiplies blessings and...soothes the soul.

Some are satisfied to stand politely before the portals of Fortune and to await her bidding; better those who push forward, who employ their enterprise, who on the wings of their worth and valor seek to embrace luck, and to effectively gain her favor.

Do not make mistakes about character. Better be cheated in the price than in the quality of goods.

Even monarchs have need of authors, and fear their pens more than ugly women the painter's pencil.

He who puts off nothing till tomorrow has done a great deal.

Don't take the wrong side of an argument just because your opponent has taken the right side.