Every man, however wise, needs the advice of some sagacious friend in the affairs of life.
The gods confound the man who first found out How to distinguish hours! Confound him, too, Who in this place set up a sun-dial, To cut and hack my days so wretchedly Into small portions.
Your wealth is where your friends are
Know this, that troubles come swifter than the things we desire.
We can more easily endure that which shames than that which vexes us.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.