This Precept Descended From Heaven: Know Thyself.

Vice Deceives Us When Dressed In The Garb Of Virtue.

Be, As Many Now Are, Luxurious To Yourself, Parsimonious To Your Friends. [lat., Esto, Ut Nunc Multi, Dives Tibi Pauper Amicis.]

O Poverty, Thy Thousand Ills Combined Sink Not So Deep Into The Generous Mind, As The Contempt And Laughter Of Mankind.

A Child Is Owed The Greatest Respect; If You Have Ever Have Something Disgraceful In Mind, Don't Ignore Your Son's Tender Years.

A Third Heir Seldom Enjoys What Has Been Dishonestly Acquired.