Timeliness is best in all matters.

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

Do not put your work off till to-morrow and the day after; for a sluggish worker does not fill his barn, nor one who puts off his work: industry makes work go well, but a man who puts off work is always at hand-grips with ruin.

Men must sweat to attain virtue.

In front of excellence, the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to it.

Do not get a name as overly lavish or too inhospitable.

Do not let any sweet-talking woman beguile your good sense with the fascinations of her shape. It's your barn she's after.