There is no medicine to cure hatred.
To dispute with a drunkard is to debate with an empty house.
One is not exposed to danger who, even when in safety is always on their guard.
If what must be given is given willingly the kindness is doubled.
Never find your delight in another’s misfortune.
Let a fool hold his tongue and he will pass for a sage.
Society in shipwreck is comfort to all.
One man’s wickedness may easily become all men’s curse.
Confidence is the only bond of friendship.
The prompter the refusal, the less the disappointment.
An angry father is most cruel towards himself.
Opportunity is lost by deliberation.
To accept a favor is to sell one’s freedom. -Beneficium accipere libertatem est vendere.
He is much to be dreaded who stands in dread of poverty.
He has existed only, not lived, who lacks wisdom in old age.
It is kindness immediately to refuse what you intend to deny.
Nothing can be done quickly and prudently at the same time.
Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear.
To refuse graciously is to confer a favor.
If you would live innocently, seek solitude.