He whom the Gods love dies young.
It is our human lot, it is heaven's will, that sorrow follow joy.
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.
If you speak insults you will hear them also.
Your wealth is where your friends are
Not every age is fit for childish sports.