Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes a fool of him.
Even a god finds it hard to love and be wise at the same time. -Amare et sapere vix deo conceditur
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
A god could hardly love and be wise.
To take refuge with an inferior is to betray one's self.