He shall fare well who confronts circumstances aright.

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

The poor go to war, to fight and die for the delights, riches, and superfluities of others.

Justice makes the life of such as are in prosperity, power and authority the life of a god, and injustice turns it to that of a beast.

The omission of good is no less reprehensible than the commission of evil.

Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.

Riches for the most part are hurtful to them that possess them.