Giving is good, but taking is bad and brings death.
In front of excellence, the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to it.
An evil plan does mischief to the planner.
A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.
Do not gain basely; base gain is equal to ruin.
At the beginning of the cask and the end take thy fill but be saving in the middle; for at the bottom the savings comes too late.