We all envy other people's luck.
If you always live with those who are lame you will yourself learn to limp.
Make haste slowly.
Each man's character shapes his fortunes.
Fortune is fickle and soon asks back what he has given.
Nothing reaches the intellect before making its appearance in the senses.
Like father like son.
Possessions dwindle: I mourn their loss. But I mourn the loss of time much more for anyone can save his purse but none can win back lost time.
To industry nothing is impossible.
Money like a queen gives rank and beauty .
Believe nothing and be on your guard against everything.
No gain satisfies a greedy mind.
He fights with spirit as well as with the sword.
God will be present whether asked or not.
It's an ill plan that cannot be changed.
Every animal is sad after intercourse.
Danger can never by overcome without taking risks.
An army of stags led by a lion would be better than an army of lions led by a stag.
Beware of Greeks bearing gifts.
Love is a kind of military service.