A day is sometimes our mother, sometimes our stepmother.
He for himself weaves woe who weaves for others woe, and evil counsel on the counselor recoils.
Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.
Do not put all your goods in hollow ships.
The gods being always close to men perceive those who afflict others with unjust devices and do not fear the wrath of heaven.
Never make a companion equal to a brother.