Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.

If it were possible to heal sorrow by weeping and to raise the dead with tears, gold were less prized than grief.

To women silence gives their proper grace.

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.

If I am young, then you should look not to age but to deeds.

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.

Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.