A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.

...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.

Acquisition means life to miserable mortals.

I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.

Money is life to us wretched mortals.

Do not get a name as overly lavish or too inhospitable.

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.