But whoever gives birth to useless children, what would you say of him except that he has bred sorrows for himself, and furnishes laughter for his enemies.

I have no desire to suffer twice, in reality and then in retrospect.

Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

Remember, nothing succeeds without toil.

Rash indeed is he who reckons on tomorrow, or happily on the days beyond it; for tomorrow is not, until today is past.

Kindness will always attract kindness.

Enemies gifts are no gifts and do no good.