“It is the wise man’s part to leave in darkness everything that is ugly.”

No one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow.

God helps him who strives hard.

If the gods do evil then they are not gods.

Danger gleams like sunshine to a brave man’s eyes.

Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred with out a head.

Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.

Money is the wise man’s religion.

Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.

Prepare yourselves for the roaring voice of the God of Joy!

When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.

Cleverness is not wisdom.

All men know their children mean more than life.

Common sense is the best prophet.

God hates violence. He has ordained that all men fairly possess their property, not seize it.

Your very silence shows you agree.

Nothing has more strength than dire necessity.