μὴ κακὸν εὖ ἔρξῃς· σπείρειν ἴσον ἔστ' ἐνὶ πόντῳ → do no good to a bad man; it is like sowing in the sea
Pĕnas: ātis, v. Penates.
Penas Penatis N M :: Penates; (usu. pl.); gods of home/larder/family; home/dwelling; family/line