There are two kinds of beauty, one being of the soul and the other of the body, That of the soul is revealed through intelligence, modesty, right conduct, Generosity and good breeding, all of which qualities may exist in an ugly man; And when one's gaze is fixed upon beauty of this sort and not upon that of the body, Love is usually born suddenly and violently.

A man prepared has half fought the battle.

As ill-luck would have it.

How will he who does not know how to govern himself know how to govern others?

Leap out of the frying pan into the fire.

The ass bears the load, but not the overload.

Make yourself honey and the flies will devour you.