Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
Avoid that which an enemy tells you to do; for if you follow his advice, you will smite your, knees with the hand of sorrow. If he shows you a road straight as an arrow, turn from it and go the other way.
To be over much facetious is the accomplishment of courtiers and blemish of the wise.
Pride thyself on what virtue thou hast, and not on thy parentage.
Riches are intended for the comfort of life, and not life for the purpose of hoarding riches.
Virtue is in the mind, not in the appearance.