In labouring to be brief, I become obscure.
Whoever cultivates the golden mean avoids both the poverty of a hovel and the envy of a palace.
Wherever the storm carries me, I go a willing guest.
What can be found equal to modesty, uncorrupt faith, the sister of justice, and undisguised truth?
Content with his past life, let him take leave of life like a satiated guest.
Adversity reveals the genius of a general; good fortune conceals it.