Let a man who wants to find abundance of employment procure a woman and a ship: for no two things do produce more trouble if you begin to equip them; neither are these two things ever equipped enough.
A contented mind is the best source for trouble.
Let deeds match words.
The prudent man really frames his own fortunes for himself.
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.