James Wood, comp. Dictionary of Quotations. 1899.

Lucian

Poverty persuades a man to do and suffer everything that he may escape from it.

Slow-footed counsel is most sure to gain; / Rashness still brings repentance in her train.

Sparing or spending, be thy wisdom seen / In keeping ever to the golden mean.

The happy think a lifetime a short stage: / One night to the unhappy seems an age.

While others tippled, Sam from drinking shrunk, / Which made the rest think Sam alone was drunk.

Wise is the man prepared for either end, / Who in due measure can both spare and spend.