A good disposition I far prefer to gold; for gold is the gift of fortune; goodness of disposition is the gift of nature. I prefer much rather to be called good than fortunate.
He who dies for virtue does not perish.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy those who are well to do.
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather: injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
For I know that many good things have happened to many, when least expected; and that many hopes have been disappointed.