He is a despicable sage whose wisdom does not profit himself.
It is a very hard undertaking to seek to please everybody.
The poor man is ruined as soon as he begins to ape the rich.
It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.
Let your life be pleasing to the multitude, and it can not be so to yourself.
He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.
Would you have a great empire? Rule over yourself.
You should hammer your iron when it is glowing hot.
Equanimity is calamity’s medicine.
The gladiator lays his plans after he enters the arena.
The person who receives the most favors is the one who knows how to return them.
The gods never let us love and be wise at the same time.
In excess altercation, truth is lost.
With little loan you get a friend, with big loan an enemy.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Nothing pleases which is not freshened by variety.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing misfortune to another.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble about.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his physician his heir.