The character of a man is known from his conversations.

Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.

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.

Nothing is more useful than silence.

There is but one genuine love potion - consideration.

By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself.

Art is man's refuge from adversity.