Hunger is an altogether fit companion for the idle man.
There is also an evil report; light, indeed, and easy to raise, but difficult to carry, and still more difficult to get rid of.
It is a hard thing for a man to be righteous, if the unrighteous man is to have the greater right.
The potter is at enmity with the potter.
Men must sweat to attain virtue.
Invite your friend to a feast, but leave your enemy alone; and especially invite the one who lives near you.