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One dry tree by friction destroys a whole forest; one vile man ruins the whole family.

Anoint an ass and he feels not your kindness; he turns upon you and kicks you.

Mortals possess no goods of their own, but we hold as stewards things which belong to the gods: when they require them, they take them away again.

The learning of men is from books; women obtain theirs from nature.

Amass that wealth which has nothing to fear from kings or thieves, and which will desert thee not at the hour of death.

Better a woman blind than one too beautiful.

A mean person, though rich, may be utterly despised: can a dog with a golden collar attain the dignity of a lion?