Fame is the shadow of passion standing in the light
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
A small state increases by concord; the greatest falls gradually to ruin by dissension.
Advise well before you begin, and when you have maturely considered, then act with promptitude.
But few prize honour more than money.
The higher your station, the less your liberty.