It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.
God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.
We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.
You have been trapped in the inescapable net of ruin by your own want of sense.
Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.
Know yourself and fit yourself to new fashions. For there is a new ruler among the gods.