Neither make thy friend equal to a brother; but if thou shalt have made him so, be not the first to do him wrong.

The fool learns by suffering.

The man who is rich in fancy thinks that his wagon is already built; poor fool, he does not know that there are a hundred timbers to a wagon.

Of themselves diseases come upon men continually by day and by night, bringing mischief to mortals silently; for wise Zeus took away speech from them. So is there no way to escape the will of Zeus

Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above this is the right time for marriage.

Never make a companion equal to a brother.

The gods being always close to men perceive those who afflict others with unjust devices and do not fear the wrath of heaven.