Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

He is not rich, that enjoyeth not his own goods.

If thou intend to do any good; tarry not till to-morrow! for thou knowest not what may chance thee this night.

It is better to suffer, than to do, wrong.

Rejoice not in another man's misfortune!

To use Virtue is perfect blessedness.

By Silence, the discretion of a man is known: and a fool, keeping Silence, seemeth to be wise.

Use examples; that such as thou teachest may understand thee the better!

He is worst of all, that is malicious against his friends.

Let thy mind rule thy tongue!

Envy has been, is, and shall be, the destruction of many. What is there, that Envy hath not defamed, or Malice left undefiled? Truly, no good thing.

A fool is known by his Speech; and a wise man by Silence.

Reason not with him, that will deny the principal truths!

Evil destroyeth itself.

Order thyself so, that thy Soul may always be in good estate; whatsoever become of thy body.

Hear gladly!

A solitary man is a God, or a beast.

The King that followeth Truth, and ruleth according to Justice, shall reign quietly: but he that doth the contrary, seeketh another to reign for him.

Honor Wisdom; and deny it not to them that would learn; and shew it unto them that dispraise it! Sow not the sea fields!

Better be mute, than dispute with the Ignorant.

Dispose thy Soul to all good and necessary things!

Attempt nothing above thy strength!

None but a Craftsman can judge of a craft.

Tell not abroad what thou intendest to do; for if thou speed not, thou shalt be mocked!

Wisdom thoroughly learned, will never be forgotten. Science is got by diligence; but Discretion and Wisdom cometh of GOD.

Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression.

Patience cometh by the grace of the Soul.

Be not hasty to speak; nor slow to hear!

Repentance deserveth Pardon.

If thy fellows hurt thee in small things, suffer it! and be as bold with them!

Without Justice, no realm may prosper.

In this theater of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.

True and perfect Friendship is, to make one heart and mind of many hearts and bodies.

Wish not the thing, which thou mayest not obtain!

The best and greatest winning is a true friend; and the greatest loss is the loss of time.

Take not thine enemy for thy friend; nor thy friend for thine enemy!

Happy is that City that hath a wise man to govern it.

Power is the near neighbour of necessity.

Eat not the heart.

There are men and gods, and beings like Pythagoras.

Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done.

The soul of man is divided into three parts, intelligence, reason, and passion. Intelligence and passion are possessed by other animals, but reason by man alone.

Govern your tongue before all other things, following the gods.

When a reasonable Soul forsaketh his divine nature, and becometh beast-like, it dieth. For though the substance of the Soul be incorruptible: yet, lacking the use of Reason, it is reputed dead; for it loseth the Intellective Life.

As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.

Know that death comes to everyone, and that wealth will sometimes be acquired, sometimes lost. Whatever griefs mortals suffer by divine chance, whatever destiny you have, endure it and do not complain. But it is right to improve it as much as you can, and remember this: Fate does not give very many of these griefs to good people.

A blow from your friend is better than a kiss from your enemy.

Remind yourself that all men assert that wisdom is the greatest good, but that there are few who strenuously seek out that greatest good.

Number is the ruler of forms and ideas, and the cause of gods and daemons.

Eat not the brain.