All men know their children mean more than life.
Prosperity is full of friends.
Along with success comes a reputation for wisdom.
It's not beauty but fine qualities, my girl, that keep a husband.
Let no one think of me that I am humble or weak or passive; let them understand I am of a different kind: dangerous to my enemies, loyal to my friends. To such a life glory belongs.
Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account.