I loathe a friend whose gratitude grows old, a friend who takes his friend's prosperity but will not voyage with him in his grief

Moderation, the noblest gift of Heaven.

It is wise to withhold one's heart and mind from men who think themselves superior.

The bold are helpless without cleverness.

New faces have more authority than accustomed ones.

The man who glories in his luck may be overthrown by destiny.

The divine power moves with difficulty, but at the same time surely.