He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Labor diligently to increase your property.
The one who prosperity takes too much delight in will be the most shocked by reverses.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out at the back.
Nothing is too high for the daring of mortals: we storm heaven itself in our folly.
I have to submit to much in order to pacify the touchy tribe of poets.