Wisdom cometh by suffering.

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.

Mourn for me rather as living than as dead.

For it would be better to die once and for all than to suffer pain for all one's life.

Beyond age, leaf withered, man goes three footed no stronger than a child is, a dream that falters in daylight.

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.

As long as there are men the bulwark is safe.