...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.

Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.

Work is not a shame. Laziness is a shame.

The fool learns by suffering.

Do not seek dishonest gains: dishonest gains are losses.

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

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