Many are the wonders of the world, and none so wonderful as man.
Kindness gives birth to kindness.
Truth is always straightforward.
Wealth makes an ugly person beautiful to look on and an incoherent speech eloquent; and wealth alone can enjoy pleasure even in sickness and can conceal its miseries.
A trifle is often pregnant with high importance; the prudent man neglects no circumstance.
Profit is sweet, even if it comes from deception.