Haste is productive of injury, and so is too much hesitation. He is the wisest man who does everything at the proper time.

Few people want the pleasures they are free to take.

To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him at all.

Envy, the meanest of vices, creeps on the ground like a serpent.

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.

Be bold, take courage... and be strong of soul