Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.

No reliance can be placed on the friendship of kings, nor vain hope put in the melodious voice of boys; for that passes away like a vision, and this vanishes like a dream.

O Contentment, make me rich! for without thee there is no wealth.

That which is not allotted the hand cannot reach; what is allotted you will find wherever you may be.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.

Two orders of mankind are the enemies of church and state; the king without clemency, and the holy man without learning.

Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.