Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection

I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action.

One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.

Skills vary with the man. We must tread a straight path and strive by that which is born in us.

Finding that the middle condition of life is by far the happiest, I look with little favor upon that of princes.

He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration.