They are not wise, then, who stand forth to buffet against Love; for Love rules the gods as he will, and me.
Hope has often caused the love of gain to ruin men.
Ill-gotten gains work evil.
To know that all is well, even if late will come to know it, is at least some gain.
Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.
Evil gains work their punishment.
Unwanted favours gain no gratitude.