Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.

Who heeds not the future will find sorrow at hand

When strict with oneself, one rarely fails.

With a heavy load and a long journey