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.

Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.

'He means well' is useless unless he does well.

In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.

To an honest man, it is an honor to have remembered his duty.

You will not be a chip the richer.

Practice yourself what you preach.