When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?

Now that another is suffering pain at thy hand, trust not that thy heart shall be exempt from affliction.

The rich man is everywhere expected and at home.

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.

It is wrong to follow the advice of an adversary; nevertheless it is right to hear it, that you may do the contrary; and this is the essence of good policy.

Be not so severe as to cause shyness, nor so clement as to encourage boldness.

Liberty is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it. Be assured that men most commonly seek to oblige thee only that they may engage thee to serve them.