Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.

There's only few people who have strength to honor someone's achievement without envy.

There is no avoidance in delay.

For know that no one is free, except Zeus.

Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.

For children preserve the fame of a man after his death.

Rumours voiced by women come to nothing.