However rich or elevated, a name less something is always wanting to our imperfect fortune.
She - philosophy is equally helpful to the rich and poor: neglect her, and she equally harms the young and old.
Add a sprinkling of folly to your long deliberations.
Take heed lest you stumble.
The years as they pass plunder us of one thing after another.
Whoever cultivates the golden mean avoids both the poverty of a hovel and the envy of a palace.