In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.
In giving advice seek to help, not to please, your friend.
Let no man be called happy before his death. Till then, he is not happy, only lucky.
Poets tell many lies.
Wealth I desire to have; but wrongfully to get it, I do not wish.
Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.