Only when a man's life comes to its end in prosperity dare we pronounce him happy.
But when once the earth has sucked up a dead man's blood, there is no way to raise him up.
The act of evil breeds others to follow, young sins in its own likeness.
It is through suffering that learning comes.
Necessity is stronger far than art.
Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel.