Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.

Be generous, and pleasant-tempered, and forgiving; even as God scatter favors over thee, do thou scatter over the people.

Shut the door of that house of pleasure which you hear resounding with the loud voice of a woman.

If thou tellest the sorrows of thy heart, let it be to him in whose countenance thou mayst be assured of prompt consolation.

A man of virtue, judgment, and prudence speaks not until there is silence.

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

To tell a falsehood is like the cut of a saber: for though the wound may heal, the scar of it will remain.