He who learns the rules of wisdom, without conforming to them in his life, is like a man who labored in his fields, but did not sow
A little beauty is preferable to much wealth.
Whenever you argue with another wiser than yourself in order that others may admire your wisdom, they will discover your ignorance.
The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.
The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.
When a mean wretch cannot vie with another in virtue, out of his wickedness he begins to slander. The abject envious wretch will slander the virtuous man when absent, but when brought face to face his loquacious tongue becomes dumb.