Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.
Sobriety is love of health, or inability to eat much.
Some men are like ballads, that are in everyone's mouth a little while.
In every walk of life each man puts on a personality and outward appearance so as to look what he wants to be thought; in fact you might say that society is entirely made up of assumed personalities.
Our wisdom is no less at fortune's mercy than our wealth.
It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.