Man's chiefest treasure is a sparing tongue.

A man who works evil against another works it really against himself, and bad advice is worst for the one who devised it

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

That man is best who sees the truth himself. Good too is he who listens to wise counsel. But who is neither wise himself nor willing to ponder wisdom is not worth a straw.

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

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

Badness you can get easily, in quantity. The road is smooth and lies close by. But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to do it, and rough at first. But when you come to the top, then it is easy, even though it is hard.