The gods are immortal men, and men are mortal gods.
The opposite is beneficial; from things that differ comes the fairest attunement; all things are born through strife.
Opposition brings concord. Out of discord comes the fairest harmony.
Those unmindful when they hear, for all they make of their intelligence, may be regarded as the walking dead.
Men who love wisdom should acquaint themselves with a great many particulars.
Those who approach life like a child playing a game, moving and pushing pieces, possess the power of kings.