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.

There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise.

Rather throw away that which is dearest to you, your own life, than turn away a good friend.

Not knowing anything is the sweetest life.

All men make mistakes, but a good man yields when he knows his course is wrong, and repairs the evil. The only crime is pride.

Do nothing secretly; for Time sees and hears all things, and discloses all.

The truth is always the strongest argument.