Know what is evil, no matter how worshipped it may be. Let the man of sense not mistake it, even when clothed in brocade, or at times crowned in gold, because it cannot thereby hide its hypocrisy, for slavery does not lose its infamy, however noble the master.

Many get the repute of being witty but thereby lose the credit of being sensible. Jest has its little hour, seriousness should have all the rest.

The best remedy for disturbances is to let them run their course, for so they quiet down.

Words are feminine; deeds are masculine.

A man is judged by his friends, for the wise and the foolish have never agreed.

Not he that adorns but he that adores makes a divinity.

Fools rush in through the door; for folly is always bold.