If wisdom was to cease throughout the world, no one would suspect himself of ignorance.

Court the society of a superior, and make much of the opportunity; for in the company of an equal thy good fortune must decline.

The severity of the master is more useful than the indulgence of the father.

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

Whatever makes an impression on the heart seems lovely in the eye.

To use the hands in making quicklime into mortar is better than to cross them on the breast in attendance on a prince.

Have patience. Everything is difficult before it is easy.