Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]

Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.

There is a measure in everything. There are fixed limits beyond which and short of which right cannot find a resting place.

You are judged of by what you possess.

Be smart, drink your wine.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Half is done when the beginning is done.