Time in his aging overtakes all things alike.

Self-will in the man who does not reckon wisely is by itself the weakest of all things.

Unions in wedlock are perverted by the victory of shameless passion that masters the female among men and beasts.

In every tyrant's heart there springs in the end this poison, that he cannot trust a friend.

We must pronounce him fortunate who has ended his life in fair prosperity.

Of all the gods, Death only craves not gifts: Nor sacrifice, nor yet drink-offering poured Avails; no altars hath he, nor is soothed By hymns of praise. From him alone of all The powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.

They sent forth men to battle, But no such men return; And home, to claim their welcome, Come ashes in an urn