Nobody likes the man who brings bad news.
A short saying often contains much wisdom.
A wise man does not chatter with one whose mind is sick.
Why should man fear since chance is all in all for him, and he can clearly foreknow nothing? Best to live lightly, as one can, unthinkingly.
Even the stout of heart shrink when they see the approach of death.
Enemies gifts are no gifts and do no good.