For everything divine and human, virtue, fame, and honor, now obey the alluring influence of riches. [Lat., Omnis enim res, Virtus, fama, decus, divina, humanaque pulchris Divitiis parent.]

Riches either serve or govern the possessor. [Lat., Imperat aut servit collecta pecunia cuique.]

Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed. [Lat., Et genus et virtus, nisi cum re, vilior alga est.]

What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born. [Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu? Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]

A eulogist of past times. [Lat., Laudator temporis acti.]

What exile from his country is able to escape from himself? [Lat., Patriae quis exul se quoque fugit.]