Everything is destroyed by its own particular vice: the destructive power resides within. Rust destroys iron, moths destroy clothes, the worm eats away the wood; but greatest of all evils is envy, impious habitant of corrupt souls, which ever was, is, and shall be a consuming disease.

There are many wild beasts on land and in the sea, but the beastliest of all is woman.

Man must be prepared for every event of life, for there is nothing that is durable.

By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.

Hope saves a person in the midst of misfortunes.

Everything is destroyed by its own particular vice: the destructive power resides within. Rust destroys iron, moths destroy clothes, the worm eats away the wood; but greatest of all evils is envy, impious habitant of corrupt souls, which ever was, is, and shall be a consuming disease.

Let bravery be thy choice, but not bravado.