For a man learns more quickly and remembers more easily that which he laughs at, than that which he approves and reveres.

There is a proper measure in all things, certain limits beyond which and short of which right is not to be found. Who so cultivates the golden mean avoids the poverty of a hovel and the envy of a palace.

Drive Nature out with a pitchfork, yet she hurries back, And will burst through your foolish contempt, triumphant.

Smooth out with wine the worries of a wrinkled brow.

Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in subjection.

Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.

Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to our insufficient fortune.