Acquisition means life to miserable mortals.

He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace.

The fool learns by suffering.

Potter is potter's enemy, and craftsman is craftsman's rival; tramp is jealous of tramp, and singer of singer.

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.

An evil plan does mischief to the planner.

Invite your friend to dinner; have nothing to do with your enemy.