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.

A sparing tongue is the greatest treasure among men.

Love those who love you, help those you help you, and give to those who give to you.

Invite your friend to a feast, but leave your enemy alone; and especially invite the one who lives near you.

Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.

Best is the man who thinks for himself.

Often even a whole city suffers for a bad man who sins and contrives presumptuous deeds.