For the lips of Zeus do not know how to lie, but bring to fulfilment every word.

Those who would learn must suffer. In our own despair, against our will, wisdom comes to us.

I pray for no more youth To perish before its prime; That Revenge and iron-heated War May fade with all that has gone before Into the night of time.

Do not kick against the pricks.

For the poison of hatred seated near the heart doubles the burden for the one who suffers the disease; he is burdened with his own sorrow, and groans on seeing another's happiness.

Only one accomplishment is beyond both the power and the mercy of the Gods. They cannot make the past as though it had never been.

Know yourself and fit yourself to new fashions. For there is a new ruler among the gods.