Evil can be got very easily and exists in quantity: the road to her is very smooth, and she lives near by. But between us and virtue the gods have placed the sweat of our brows; the road to her is long and steep, and it is rough at first; but when a man has reached the top, then she is easy to attain, although before she was hard.

Work is not a shame. Laziness is a shame.

Bacteria: The only culture some people have.

Whoever has trusted a woman has trusted deceivers.

Potter is potter's enemy, and craftsman is craftsman's rival; tramp is jealous of tramp, and singer of singer.

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

Men must sweat to attain virtue.