Slander-mongers and those who listen to slander, if I had my way, would all be strung up, the talkers by the tongue, the listeners by the ears.

It is easy to rule over the good.

The gods play games with men as balls.

Ah yes, the gods use us mortals as footballs!

Things unhoped for happen oftener than things we desire.

No guest is so welcome in a friend's house that he will not become a nuisance after three days.

Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.