The best by far is to marry in one's own rank.
The misfortunes of mankind are of varied plumage.
For the mighty, even to give away is grace.
The reward of suffering is experience
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.
And one who is just of his own free will shall not lack for happiness; and he will never come to utter ruin.