That destructive siren, sloth, is ever to be avoided.
It makes a great difference whether Davus or a hero speaks.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Anger is a short madness.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
When you have well thought out your subject, words will come spontaneously.