The gods attend to great matters, they neglect small ones.

Study carefully, the character of the one you recommend, lest their misconduct bring you shame.

Friendship makes prosperity more brilliant, and lightens adversity by dividing and sharing it.

Do not hold the delusion that your advancement is accomplished by crushing others.

When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's [children's] minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.

Frugality includes all the other virtues.

A bachelor's bed is the most pleasant.