Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock. Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue.

Surfeit begets insolence, when prosperity comes to a bad man.

The best of all things for earthly men is not to be born and not to see the beams of the bright sun; but if born, than as quickly as possible to pass the gates…

Even to a wicked man a divinity gives wealth, Cyrus, but to few men comes the gift of excellence.