Rich people without wisdom and learning are but sheep with golden fleeces.
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.
Reprove your friend privately, commend him publicly.
If things are going well, religion and legislation are beneficial; if not, they are of no avail.
If all men were to bring their miseries together in one place, most would be glad to take each his own home again rather than take a portion out of the common stock.