Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.

Things gained through unjust fraud are never secure.

Better not to exist than live basely.

I was born to join in love, not hate - that is my nature.

If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.

Not to be born surpasses thought and speech. The second best is to have seen the light and then go back quickly whence we came

Often have brief words laid men low and then raise them up.