Disbelieve nothing wonderful concerning the gods, nor concerning divine dogmas..

Assist a man in raising a burden; but do not assist him in laying it down..

The oldest, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought..

Number is the ruler of forms and ideas, and the cause of gods and demons..

Without Justice, no realm may prosper..

Government exists only for the good of the governed..

Number is the ruler of forms and ideas, and the cause of gods and daemons..

Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good..

Step not beyond the beam of the balance..

Truth is so great a perfection, that if God would render himself visible to men, he would choose light for his body and truth for his soul.

Numbers rule the universe..

Salt is born of the purest parents: the sun and the sea..

Animals share with us the privilege of having a soul..

Do not even think of doing what ought not to be done..

Friendship is one soul in two bodies..

Anger begins in folly, and ends in repentance..

Consider before acting, to avoid foolishness: It is the worthless man who speaks and acts thoughtlessly..

One must choose in all things a mean just and good..

Time is the soul of this world..

Envy has been, is, and shall be, the destruction of many. What is there, that Envy hath not defamed, or Malice left undefiled? Truly, no good thing..

Above all things, reverence yourself..