Whoever gives advice to a heedless man is himself in need of advice.
Capacity without education is deplorable, and education without capacity is thrown away.
When a man appreciates only eating and sleeping, what excellence has he over the reptiles?
Keep belly lightly loaded, if mind would wisdom see;For bodies crammed to bursting, make empty souls to be.
If thou covetest riches, ask not but for contentment, which is an immense treasure.
Where the hand of tyranny is long we do not see the lips of men open with laughter.