To give birth is a fearsome thing; there is no hating the child one has borne even when injured by it.
It is hope that maintains most of mankind.
False words do not bring forth fruit.
Show me the man who keeps his house in hand, He's fit for public authority.
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.
A lie never lives to be old.