In front of excellence, the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to it.
Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better.
Often even a whole city suffers for a bad man who sins and contrives presumptuous deeds.
He for himself weaves woe who weaves for others woe, and evil counsel on the counselor recoils.
Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.
Actions from youth, advice from the middle-aged, prayers from the aged.