Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrnus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.

Ploutos , no wonder mortals worship you: You are so tolerant of their sins !

He who mistrusts most should be trusted least.

Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock . Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue.

One finds many companions for food and drink, but in a serious business a man's companions are very few.

The greatest treasure you can leave your children is a sense of modesty and the advice to follow virtuous persons.

Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man.