He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner.

Money is life to us wretched mortals.

Bring a wife home to your house when you are of the right age, not far short of 30 years, nor much above this is the right time for marriage.

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

Of themselves diseases come upon men continually by day and by night, bringing mischief to mortals silently; for wise Zeus took away speech from them. So is there no way to escape the will of Zeus

Drink your fill when the jar is first opened, and when it is nearly done, but be sparing when it is half-empty; it's a poor savingwhen you come to the dregs.

It will not always be summer: build barns.