Those who have been instructed, like those who have been trained in the palaestra, though they may have fallen, rise again from their misfortune quickly and skilfully.

We ought to call in reason like a good physician as a help in misfortune.

A fool having enjoyed good fortune like intoxication to a great amount becomes more foolish.

Envy is the antagonist of the fortunate.

He who bears in mind what man is will never be troubled at anything which happens.

For making a good voyage a pilot (master) and wind are necessary: and for happiness reason and art.

We should enjoy good fortune while we have it, like the fruits of autumn.

He is unreasonable who is grieved (troubled) at the things which happen from the necessity of nature.