As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries men.
Prefer punishment to disgraceful gain; for the one is painful but once, but the other for one's whole life.
Do not make too much haste on one's road.
A youthful age is desirable, but aged youth is troublesome and grievous.
Do not let one's tongue outrun one's sense.
When strong, be merciful, if you would have the respect, not the fear of your neighbors.