Everything, virtue, glory, honor, things human and divine, all are slaves to riches.

In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense, to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.

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

Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Don't yield to that alluring witch, laziness, or else be prepared to surrender all that you have won in your better moments.

Anger is a brief lunacy.