There is no greater evil for men than the constraint of fortune.
It is best to live however one can be.
Often have brief words laid men low and then raise them up.
A friend in word is never friend of mine.
Much speech is one thing, well-timed speech is another.
Who feels no ills, should, therefore, fear them; and when fortune smiles, be doubly cautious, lest destruction come remorseless on him, and he fall unpitied.