The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger appeased.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but unremitting toil destroys both.
She only is chaste, who is chaste where there is no danger of detection: she who does not, because she may not, does.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least inviting.
That which never has been, never is, and never will be.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
The act is judged of by the event.
The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
The poet’s labors are a work of joy, and require peace of mind.
Tis you, alone, can save, or give my doom.
Whilst you are prosperous you can number many friends; but when the storm comes you are left alone.
What is reason now was passion heretofore.
To wish is of little account; to succeed you must earnestly desire; and this desire must shorten thy sleep.
A pleasing face is no small advantage.
What ignorance there is in human minds.
Remove but the temptations of leisure, and the bow of Cupid will lose its effect.
O ye gods! what thick encircling darkness blinds the minds of men!