Human excellence means nothing Unless it works with the consent of God.

Gods should not resemble men in their anger!

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

The brash unbridled tongue, the lawless folly of fools, will end in pain. But the life of wise content is blest with quietness, escapes the storm and keeps its house secure.

Of mortals there is no one who is happy. If wealth flows in upon one, one may be perhaps luckier than one's neighbor, but still not happy.

Time will discover everything to posterity; it is a babbler, and speaks even when no question is put.

The same man cannot well be skilled in everything; each has his special excellence.