Heaven never helps the man who will not help himself
A word does not frighten the man who, in acting feels no fear.
Time alone reveals the just man; but you might discern a bad man in a single day.
To many men much-wandering hope comes as a boon, but to many others it is the deception of vain desires.
There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise.
None love the messenger who brings bad news.