Better to die, and sleep The never-waking sleep, than linger on And dare to live when the soul’s life is gone.
Men whose wit has been mother of villainy once have learned from it to be evil in all things.
The truth is ever best.
In season, all is good.
Time is a kindly God.
Even the bold will fly when they see Death drawing in close enough to end their life.
Brave hearts do not back down back off.
Of no mortal say, ‘That man is happy,’ till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life’s goal.
Having advanced to the limit of boldness, child, you have stumbled against the lofty pedestal of Justice.
Fortune never helps the fainthearted.
For the gods, though slow to see, see well, whenever a man casting aside worship turns folly.
What is to be taught I learn; what is to be discovered I seek; what is to be prayed for I sought from the gods.
To err is common to all mankind, but having erred he is no longer reckless nor unblest who haven fallen into evil seeks a cure, nor remains unmoved.
If I am young, then you should look not to age but to deeds.
Oh child, may you be happier than your father, but in all other respects alike. And then you would not be bad.
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
Often have brief words laid men low and then raise them up.
For most men friendship is a faithless harbor.
Pardon, and keep silent, for what is shameful for women must be concealed among women.
There is no such thing as the old age of the wise.