It's a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.
I am above being injured by fortune, though she steals away much, more will remain with me. The blessing I now enjoy transcend fear.
It is lawful to be taught by an enemy. Fas est ab hoste doceri.
To give requires good sense.
Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.
Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo. (The drop excavates the stone, not with force but by falling often.)