The more our loved ones resemble us, the more we like them; respecting someone is the same as putting them on the same level as us.
The less a man talks, the more he gains: people begin to believe that he is not out of his mind, and if he is not really stupid, everyone will think that he is very clever.
Generosity is not so much about giving a lot, but about giving on time.
The greatest victory is over yourself.
There are people who feel so much pleasure in complaining and whining constantly, that in order not to lose it, they are ready to look for all kinds of trouble themselves.
He who chooses between mind and beauty must take a beautiful mistress and a clever wife.
He who does not love the faults of the one he loves cannot say that he is truly in love.
A secret is best kept by the one who doesn't know it.
Would it not have been better for all the world, in regard to the honor of his wife, that Mercury, who had taken her from him, should be punished, than that Argus should be covered with shame, because his vigilance had been deceived?
Never give any advice to someone who only asks you for money.
Give him a break, sir! I swear she is so proud of her beauty, that if heaven itself fell at her feet, she would not beg him to rise and take her place again.
The tongue is the most dangerous weapon: the wound made by the arrow heals more easily than the one made by the word.
When without risk you have won, inglorious will be your triumph.
Carelessness is a worse enemy than a foreign army.
Dishonor likewise drags after it And the one who betrayed in love, And the one who deserted in battle.
You cannot benefit from complete happiness: When your soul is in celebration From unknown worries, a disturbance arises Which separates you from happiness.
The god of passion is a terrible tyrant and he is responsible for all misfortunes.
No crime can please the gods.
Lovers are easy to find, but suitable spouses - less so.
Always, everywhere, for all, let there be just judgment.
It has long been observed that curiosity also grinds the soul of some and brings love.
Give a little - and the gift will double its price: The way you give gives value to the gift. One loses at cards, and another Forgets to take the ring off his finger with him. The mitocan, if he is generous, when he gives the lady a gift, He gives it as if he were giving, and of shame He is not afraid, but he worked in vain: He wanted to please, but, giving, his gesture was an insult.
The power of passion reaches to the point of murder: He blames the gods, he makes fun of fate.
The spirit that is always educated to act manfully, Shame, will always admit its fault.
If the heart is brave, it cannot wait for the right moment.
Women of the gods are given An evil power over the best of men! And thus come weak women, with a look cast on mortals, To rule over the strong and brave!
The passion of hope is nourished and perishes with it: Like the flame that goes down when the fire is not kindled.
The living example is more fundamental and only he is worthy of following.
For the same fault, the punishment is the same between the guilty, Themis makes no difference.
Out of two beautiful ones, the one who does not open her mouth in vain is superior.