Knowledge without education is but armed injustice.
High descent and meritorious deeds, unless united to wealth, are as useless as seaweed.
Difficulties elicit talents that in more fortunate circumstances would lie dormant.
No one is content with his own lot.
When I caution you against becoming a miser, I do not therefore advise you to become a prodigal or a spendthrift.
Don't carry logs into the forest.