Men understand the worth of blessings only when they have lost them.
Women have many faults, but the worst of them all is that they are too pleased with themselves and take too little pains to please the men.
If you are wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one with kindness.
All good men and women should be on their guard to avoid guilt, and even the suspicion of it.
The Bell never rings of itself; unless some one handles or moves it it is dumb.