Don't stumble over something behind you.

One who's our friend is fond of us; one who's fond of us isn't necessarily our friend.

No man is born wise; but wisdom and virtue require a tutor; though we can easily learn to be vicious without a master.

The stomach begs and clamors, and listens to no precepts. And yet it is not an obdurate creditor; for it is dismissed with small payment if you give it only what you owe, and not as much as you can.

The poor are not the people with less, which is less desirable

Dangerous is wrath concealed. Hatred proclaimed doth lose its chance of wreaking vengeance.

Do what you should, not what you may.