Giving is good, but taking is bad and brings death.

Keep adding little by little and it will become a big heap.

We know how to speak many falsehoods that resemble real things, but we know, when we will, how to speak true things.

Before the gates of excellence the high gods have placed sweat; long is the road thereto and rough and steep at first; but when the heights are reached, then there is ease, though grievously hard in the winning.

Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.

Potter is potter's enemy, and craftsman is craftsman's rival; tramp is jealous of tramp, and singer of singer.

Invite your friend to dinner; have nothing to do with your enemy.