Every one turns his dreams into realities as far as he can; man is cold as ice to the truth, hot as fire to falsehood.
The argument of the strongest is always the best.
Let us not overstrain our talents, lest we do nothing gracefully.
Dressed in the lion's skin, the ass spread terror far and wide.
Learn that every flatterer Lives at the flattered listeners cost.
Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.