Know we how many tomorrows the gods intend for our todays.
Everyone asks if a man is rich, no one if he is good.
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.
Virtue proceeds through effort.
Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.
Oftener than not the old are uncontrollable; Their tempers make them difficult to deal with.