People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are like everyone else.
Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides.
Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account.
Authority is never without hate.
Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.
It is change; all yields its place and goes.
Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.
Cleverness is not wisdom.
The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.
There is one thing alone that stands the brunt of life throughout its length: a quite conscience.
There is the sky, which is all men's together.
But learn that to die is a debt we must all pay.
Know first who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly.
Much effort, much prosperity.
When a good man is hurt all who would be called good must suffer with him.
There is nothing like the sight of an old enemy down on his luck.
Every man is like the company he is wont to keep.
Noble fathers have noble children.
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter.
When a man's stomach is full it makes no difference whether he is rich or poor.
Forgive, son; men are men; they needs must err.
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.
No one is truly free, they are a slave to wealth, fortune, the law, or other people restraining them from acting according to their will.
No one who lives in error is free.
One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives.
Life has no blessing like a prudent friend.
Friends show their love in times of trouble...
I hate it in friends when they come too late to help.
To generous souls every task is noble.
Slight not what's near through aiming at what's far.
In goodness there are all kinds of wisdom.
That glittering hope is immemorial and beckons many men to their undoing.
Often a noble face hides filthy ways.
Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.
Impudence is the worst of all human diseases.
Some wisdom you must learn from one who's wise.
The language of truth is simple.
Reason can wrestle and overthrow terror.
Love is all we have, the only way that each can help the other.
He is not a lover who does not love forever.
The wavering mind is but a base possession.
I love the old way best, the simple way of poison, where we too are strong as men.
Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.
To persevere, trusting in what hopes he has, is courage in a man.
Do not plan for ventures before finishing what's at hand.
The bold are helpless without cleverness.
The good and the wise lead quiet lives.
'Twas but my tongue, 'twas not my soul that swore.
Time will explain it all. He is a talker, and needs no questioning before he speaks.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Of all things upon earth that bleed and grow, a herb most bruised is woman.
Youth holds no society with grief.
Youth is the best time to be rich, and the best time to be poor.