You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
What's a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
Be merry if you are wise.
If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.