Do we, holding that the gods exist, deceive ourselves with insubstantial dreams and lies, while random careless chance and change alone control the world?

Old age is not a total misery. Experience helps.

Only one in command: that's the way in the home And the way in the state when it must find Measures best for mankind.

Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.

It is a good thing to be rich and strong, but it is a better thing to be loved.

For no mortal ever attains to blessedness. One may be luckier than another when wealth flows his way, but blessed never.

Nothing's as good as holding on to safety.