Look with favour upon a bold beginning.
Your descendants shall gather your fruits.
Only actions give life strength; only moderation gives it a charm.
If you want to be respected, you must respect yourself.
Admonish thy friends in secret, praise them openly.
Never lose hope.
However often you may have done them a favour, if you once refuse they forget everything except your refusal.
No mortal man, moreover is wise at all moments.