For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune.
For there is no defense for a man who, in the excess of his wealth, has kicked the great altar of Justice out of sight.
For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another’s happiness.
For the impious act begets more after it, like to the parent stock.
For somehow this disease inheres in tyranny, never to trust one’s friends.
For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.
For hostile word let hostile word be paid.
I would rather be ignorant than knowledgeable of evils.