Let my heart be wise. It is the gods' best gift.

Life is short; this being so, who would pursue great things and not bear with what is at hand? These are the ways of madmen and men of evil counsel, at least in my judgment.

How sweet to remember the trouble that is past.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.

A sharp-tempered woman, or, for that matter, a man, Is easier to deal with than the clever type Who holds her tongue.

Silver and gold are not the only coin; virtue too passes current all over the world.

There seems to be some pleasure for women in sick talk of one another.