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.

Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.

Mortals grow swiftly in misfortune.

He is a fool who tries to match his strength with the stronger.

In the race for wealth, a neighbor tries to outdo his neighbor, but this strife is good for men. For the potter envies potter, and the carpenter the carpenter, and the beggar rivals the beggar, and the singer the singer.

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

Do not seek dishonest gains: dishonest gains are losses.