If lucky be not proud; if unlucky, do not despond.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
Ausonius must be read to be believed! As poet, no subject is too trivial for him; as courtier, no flattery too excessive.
If you are a terror to many, then beware of many.
Begin: To have commenced is half the deed. Half yet remains; Begin again on this and thou wilt finish all.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the dowry is too large.