A dearth of words a woman need not fear; But 'tis a task indeed to learn to hear: In that the skill of conversation lies; That shows and makes you both polite and wise.
Less base the fear of death than fear of life.
The bell strikes one. We take no note of time But from its loss.
As soon as we have found the key of life, it opens the gates of death.
By all means use some time to be alone.
Men should press forward, in fame's glorious chase; Nobles look backward, and so lose the race.