Bacteria: The only culture some people have.

The man who procrastinates is always struggling with misfortunes.

Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better.

...Perses, hear me out on justice, and take what I have to say to heart; cease thinking of violence. For the son of Kronos, Zeus, has ordained this law to men: that fishes and wild beasts and winged birds should devour one another, since there is no justice in them; but to mankind he gave justice which proves for the best.

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

Only fools need suffer to learn.

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.