Not to be born at all would be the best thing for man.
One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are very few.
When we are dead; rugs are no richer than a quick-thorn bed.
Restrain thy mind, and let mildness ever attend thy tongue.
To many men well-fitting doors are not set on their tongues.
Ploutos , no wonder mortals worship you: You are so tolerant of their sins !