The lofty pine is most easily brought low by the force of the wind, and the higher the tower the greater the fall thereof.

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and passion.

Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.

He paints a dolphin in the woods, a boar in the waves.

Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.

The covetous man is ever in want.

I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.