Preserve the mean; the opportune moment is best in all things.
Mortals grow swiftly in misfortune.
No day is wholly unproductive of good.
The gods being always close to men perceive those who afflict others with unjust devices and do not fear the wrath of heaven.
Far best is he who is himself all-wise, and he, too, good who listens to wise words; But whoso is not wise or lays to hear another's wisdom is a useless man.
A sparing tongue is the greatest treasure among men.