Even though it's hard, it's easy.

In work there is no shame; shame is in the idleness.

Admire a small ship, but put your freight in a large one; for the larger the load, the greater will be the profit upon profit.

Do not let any sweet-talking woman beguile your good sense with the fascinations of her shape. It's your barn she's after.

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.

Wealth should not be seized, but the god-given is much better.

He for himself weaves woe who weaves for others woe, and evil counsel on the counselor recoils.