Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than lightning.

Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.

He who is upright in his way of life and free from sin.

Consider well what your strength is equal to, and what exceeds your ability.

Anger is a brief lunacy.

What has this unfeeling age of ours left untried, what wickedness has it shunned?

What does drunkenness accomplish? It discloses secrets, it ratifies hopes, and urges even the unarmed to battle.