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.

How often we see the greatest genius buried in obscurity!

We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.

Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability

It is only when we have lost them that we fully appreciate our blessings.

He is a friend indeed who proves himself a friend in need.

Feast to-day makes fast to-morrow. Lat.