In hell there is no retention.

For men may prove and use their friends, as the poet expresses it, usque ad aras, meaning that a friend should not be required to act contrary to the law of God.

In short, virtue cannot live where envy reigns, nor liberality subsist with niggardliness.

There's no taking trout with dry breeches.

Love not what you are but only what you may become.

It is the part of a wise man to keep himself today for tomorrow, and not to venture all his eggs in one basket.

Get the better of yourself - this is the best kind of victory.