Egypt is the gift of the Nile.

Dreams in general take their rise from those incidents which have most occupied the thoughts during the day.

But if you know that you are a man too, and that even such are those that rule, learn this first of all: that all human affairs are a wheel which, as it turns, does not allow the same men always to be fortunate.

Those who are guided by reason are generally successful in their plans; those who are rash and precipitate seldom enjoy the favour of the gods.

Far better it is to have a stout heart always and suffer one's share of evils, than to be ever fearing what may happen.

Whatever comes from God is impossible for a man to turn back.

Great deeds are usually wrought at great risks.