Some, by admiring other men's virtues, become enemies to their own vices.

Monarch, thou wishest to cover thyself with glory; be the first to submit to the laws of thy empire.

It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our friends will certainly become an enemy and one of our enemies a friend.

What is man's greatest bane? His brother man alone.

Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain support than all other possessions.

The majority is wicked.

Be slow in considering, but resolute in action.