Wealth breeds satiety, satiety outrage.
Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
Often the wicked prosper, while the righteous starve; yet I would never exchange my state for theirs, my virtue for their gold. For mine endures, while riches change their owner every day.
In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
Learn to obey before you command.
Rule, after you have first learned to submit to rule.