For harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.

Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible

Necessity makes even the timid brave.

All men who would surpass the other animals should do their best not to pass through life silently like the beasts whom nature made prone, obedient to their bellies.

All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.

The soul sins therefore because, while aiming at good, it makes mistakes about the good, because it is not primary essence. And we see many things done by the Gods to prevent it from making mistakes and to heal it when it has made them. Arts and sciences, curses and prayers, sacrifices and initiations, laws and constitutions, judgments and punishments, all came into existence for the sake of preventing souls from sinning; and when they are gone forth from the body, Gods and spirits of purification cleanse them of their sins.

Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise.