Heaven never helps the man who will not help himself

Man's worst ill is stubbornness of heart.

One who knows how to show and to accept kindness will be a friend better than any possession.

Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.

For the gods, though slow to see, see well, whenever a man casting aside worship turns folly.

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.

True, as unwisdom is the worst of ills