Who wishes to give himself an abundance of business let him equip these two things, a ship and a woman. For no two things involve more business, if you have begun to fit them out. Nor are these two things ever sufficiently adorned, nor is any excess of adornment enough for them.
One eye witness is better than ten hear sayers.
Spice a dish with love and it pleases every palate.
The greatest talents often lie buried out of sight.
He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
The poor man who enters into a partnership with one who is rich makes a risky venture.