He who seeks for gain, must be at some expense.
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.
Good merchandise, even hidden, soon finds buyers.
He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in joke.
Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.