He who boasts of his descent, praises the deed of another.
Who shrinks from knowledge of his calamities but aggravates his fear; troubles half seen, shall torture all the more.
Associate with people who are likely to improve you.
Slavery takes hold of few, but many take hold of slavery.
It is never too late to learn what is always necessary to know.
Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk.