We are sure to get the better of fortune if we do but grapple with her.

Ponder for a long time whether you shall admit a given person to your friendship; but when you have decided to admit him, welcome him with all your heart and soul. Speak as boldly with him as with yourself.

Consult your friend on all things, especially on those which respect yourself. His counsel may then be useful where your own self-love might impair your judgment.

Many things have fallen only to rise higher.

We often want one thing and pray for another, not telling the truth even to the gods.

He, who decides a case without hearing the other side, though he decides justly, cannot be considered just.

No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory perusal.