The covetous map explores the whole world in pursuit of a subsistence, and fate is close at his heels.

Take care how you listen to the voice of the flatterer, who, in return for his little stock, expects to derive from you considerable advantage. If one day you do not comply with his wishes, be imputes to you two hundred defects instead of perfections.

Expose not the secret failings of mankind, otherwise you must verily bring scandal upon them and distrust upon yourself.

Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.

If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.

Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.

The whelp of a wolf must prove a wolf at last, notwithstanding he may be brought up by a man.