Now I see that going out into the testing ground of men it is the tongue and not the deed that wins the day.
Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.
Desire looks clear from the eyes of a lovely bride: power as strong as the founded world
To never have been born may be the greatest boon of all.
A wise doctor does not mutter incantations over a sore that needs the knife.
Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.