Conceal thy domestic ills.

Who is happy? This is a person, who has a healthy body, is dowered with peace of mind and cultivates his talents.

Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.

Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

Many words are not proof of the wise man, because the sage only talk when it's needed, and the words are measured and corresponding with the need.

Place is the greatest thing, as it contains all things.

If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.