When Fortune flatters, she does it to betray.

Poverty is the lack of many things, but avarice is the lack of all things.

For a good cause, wrongdoing is virtuous.

He who helps the guilty, shares the crime.

Too much straightforwardness is foolish against a shameless person.

A good reputation is more valuable than money.

Audacity augments courage; hesitation, fear.

If your parent is just, revere him; if not, bear with him.

Bitter for a free man is the bondage of debt.

He doubly benefits the needy who gives quickly.