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.

Do not seek evil gains; evil gains are the equivalent of disaster

Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.

How easily some light report is set about, but how difficult to bear.

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.

The man who procrastinates is always struggling with misfortunes.

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