Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, He's fit for public authority.
For no one loves the bearer of bad tidings.
A word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.
Success is the reward for toil.