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Nothing feebler than a man does the earth raise up, of all the things which breathe and move on the earth, for he believes that he will never suffer evil in the future, as long as the gods give him success and he flourishes in his strength; but when the blessed gods bring sorrows too to pass, even these he bears, against his will, with steadfast spirit, for the thoughts of earthly men are like the day which the father of gods and men brings upon them.

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Be very circumspect in the choice of thy company. In the society of thine equals thou shalt enjoy more pleasure; in the society of thy superiors thou shalt find more profit. To be the best in the company is the way to grow worse.

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Dreams surely are difficult, confusing, and not everything in them is brought to pass for mankind. For fleeting dreams have two gates: one is fashioned of horn and one of ivory. Those which pass through the one of sawn ivory are deceptive, bringing tidings which come to nought, but those which issue from the one of polished horn bring true results when a mortal sees them.

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Often an entire city has suffered because of an evil man.

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He harms himself who does harm to another, and the evil plan is most harmful to the planner.

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A bad neighbor is a misfortune, as much as a good one is a great blessing.

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Do not seek evil gains; evil gains are the equivalent of disaster.

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The dawn speeds a man on his journey, and speeds him too in his work.

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Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.

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Know thyself.

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