Ah, lives of men! When prosperous they glitter - Like a fair picture; when misfortune comes - A wet sponge at one blow has blurred the painting.
Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature.
Zeus, first cause, prime mover; for what thing without Zeus is done among mortals?
Justice inclines her scales so that wisdom comes at the price of suffering.
Destiny waits alike for the free man as well as for him enslaved by another's might.
Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel.