High descent and meritorious deeds, unless united to wealth, are as useless as seaweed.

Whoever cultivates the golden mean avoids both the poverty of a hovel and the envy of a palace.

Care clings to wealth: the thirst for more Grows as our fortunes grow.

We are often deterred from crime by the disgrace of others.

Fierce eagles breed not the tender dove.

Let us seize, friends, our opportunity from the day as it passes.

Riches either serve or govern the possessor.