Do we, holding that the gods exist, deceive ourselves with unsubstantial dreams and lies, while random careless chance and change alone control the world? |
Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love. |
Events will take their course, it is no good of being angry at them; he is happiest who wisely turns them to the best account. |
Every man is like the company he is wont to keep. |
Experience, travel - these are as education in themselves |
For a sickness, love is the healthiest |
For the good, when praised, feel something of disgust, if to excess commended |
Forgive, son; men are men; they needs must err. |
Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment. |
Friends show their love - in times of trouble, not in happiness |
God hates violence. He has ordained that all men fairly possess their property, not seize it. |
Happiness is brief. It will not stay. God batters at its sails. |
He is wise that is wise to himself. |
He was a wise man who originated the idea of God. |
Here all mankind is equal: rich and poor alike, they love their children |