We get blows and return them.
Fortune makes a fool of those she favors too much.
Jokes aside, let us turn to serious matters.
Increasing wealth is attended by care and by the desire of greater increase.
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.