A short saying often contains much wisdom.
Evil counsel travels fast.
Each say following another, either hastening or putting off our death--what pleasure does it bring? I count that man worthless whois cheered by empty hopes. No, a noble man must either live or die well.
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
No treaty is ever an impediment to a cheat.
Men of ill judgment ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it.