It is well for one to know more than he says.

The evil that we know is best.

Slander-mongers and those who listen to slander, if I had my way, would all be strung up, the talkers by the tongue, the listeners by the ears.

He whom the gods favor dies in youth.

One eye witness is better than ten hear sayers.

Nothing is more wretched than the mind of a man conscious of guilt.

I much prefer a compliment, even if insincere, to sincere criticism.

I am always afraid of your ‘something shall be done’.

Nothing is there more friendly to a man than a friend in need.

Man is no man, but a wolf.

Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.

Man is no man, but a wolf

Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.

Not every age is fit for childish sports.