Do not talk a little on many subjects, but much on a few.
As soon as you awake, in order Lay the actions to be done the coming day.
No one is free who has not obtained the empire of himself.
Envy has been, is, and shall be, the destruction of many. What is there, that Envy hath not defamed, or Malice left undefiled? Truly, no good thing.
Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained.
Respect gods before demigods, heroes before men, and first among men your parents; but respect yourself most of all.