It is a difficult matter to argue with the belly since it has no ears.
I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.
Cessation of work is not accompanied by cessation of expenses
Wise men learn more from fools than fools from the wise.
After I'm dead I'd rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one.
The worst ruler is one who cannot rule himself.