For this is the mark of a wise and upright man, not to rail against the gods in misfortune.
If a man suffers ill, let it be without shame; for this is the only profit when we are dead. You will never say a good word about deeds that are evil and disgraceful.
What exists outside is a man's concern; let no woman give advice; and do no mischief within doors.
To mourn and bewail your ill-fortune, when you will gain a tear from those who listen, this is worth the trouble.
Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.
For somehow this disease inheres in tyranny, never to trust one's friends.
The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise.
Mourn for me rather as living than as dead.
For a murderous blow let murderous blow atone.
Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless passion that masters the female among men and beasts.
For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.
Who apart from the gods is without pain for his whole lifetime's length?
Don't you know this, that words are doctors to a diseased temperment?
What good is it to live a life that brings pains?
By Time and Age full many things are taught.
It is good even for old men to learn wisdom.
I say you must not win an unjust case by oaths.
