Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.

Hide nothing, for time, which sees all and hears all, exposes all.

Sleep's the only medicine that gives ease.

I see that all of us who live are nothing but images or insubstantial shadow.

Chance never helps those who do not help themselves.

Fortune is not on the side of the faint-hearted.

What greater wound is there than a false friend?