In the race for wealth, a neighbor tries to outdo his neighbor, but this strife is good for men. For the potter envies potter, and the carpenter the carpenter, and the beggar rivals the beggar, and the singer the singer.

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

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

It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.

Bacteria: The only culture some people have.

At the beginning of the cask and the end take thy fill but be saving in the middle; for at the bottom the savings comes too late.

Work is not a shame. Laziness is a shame.