“God hates violence. He has ordained that all men fairly possess their property, …” — Euripides

One does nothing who tries to console a despondent person with word. A friend is one who aids with deeds at a critical time when deeds are called for.

Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.

The best of seers is he who guesses well.

I would prefer as friend a good man ignorant than one more clever who is evil too.