What is expected does not happen, it is the unexpected that occurs.
There is no man absolutely free. He is a slave to wealth, or fortune, or the laws, or else the people prevent him from acting according to his exclusive will.
Ill-gotten gains result in losses.
When there is an excess of love, the man loses his honor and his worth.
The one who speaks to a fool, even if they are wise, will also appear foolish.