If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.
What house, bloated with luxury, ever became prosperous without a woman's excellence?
The tyrant is a child of pride.
There are times when even justice brings harm with it.
Do not grieve yourself too much for those you hate, nor yet forget them utterly.
Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.