Poverty fled, she who gives birth to virile men.
As far as the stars are from the earth, and as different as fire is from water, so much do self-interest and integrity differ.
As great edifices collapse of their own weight, so Heaven sets a similar limit to the growth of prosperous states.
There stands the shadow of a glorious name.
Deny a strong man his due, and he will take all he can get.
Learn on how little man may live, and how small a portion nature requires.