They are fools who do not know how much the half exceeds the whole.
The man who is rich in fancy thinks that his wagon is already built; poor fool, he does not know that there are a hundred timbers to a wagon.
The fool knows after he has suffered.
Giving is good, but taking is bad and brings death.
Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.
Badness you can get easily, in quantity. The road is smooth and lies close by. But in front of excellence the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to do it, and rough at first. But when you come to the top, then it is easy, even though it is hard.