Potter is potter's enemy, and craftsman is craftsman's rival; tramp is jealous of tramp, and singer of singer.
Men must sweat to attain virtue.
Gossip and rumor are evil; easy to lift up, heavy to carry, and hard to put down again.
Love those who love you, help those you help you, and give to those who give to you.
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.
Justice prevails over transgression when she comes to the end of the race.