Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
In adversity be spirited and firm, and with equal prudence lessen your sail when filled with a too fortunate gale of prosperity.
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to the thieves.
Get money first; virtue comes after.
Help a man against his will and you do the same as murder him.
I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.