Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides.
In this world second thoughts, it seems, are best.
How base a thing it is when a man will struggle with necessity! We have to die.
He was a wise man who originated the idea of God.
For no mortal ever attains to blessedness. One may be luckier than another when wealth flows his way, but blessed never.
Money is far more persuasive than logical arguments.