He wears himself out by his labours, and grows old through his love of possessing wealth.

Few cross the river of time and are able to reach non-being. Most of them run up and down only on this side of the river. But those who when they know the law follow the path of the law, they shall reach the other shore and go beyond the realm of death.

Twixt hope and fear, anxiety and anger.

If the crow had been satisfied to eat his prey in silence, he would have had more meat and less quarreling and envy.

Money is a handmaiden, if thou knowest how to use it A mistress, if thou knowest not.

Take away the danger and remove the restraint, and wayward nature runs free.

Painters and poets have equal license in regard to everything.