From him [Death] alone of all the powers of heaven Persuasion holds aloof.
In few men is it part of nature to respect a friend's prosperity without begrudging him.
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.
A prosperous fool is a grievous burden.
By suffering comes wisdom.
God ever works with those who work with will.