That mortal is a fool who, prospering, thinks his life has any strong foundation; since our fortune's course of action is the reeling way a madman takes, and no one person is ever happy all the time.
The wise with hope support the pains of life.
There is nothing like the sight of an old enemy down on his luck.
For the good, when praised, feel something of disgust, if to excess commended.
If one must do a wrong, it's best to do it pursuing power-otherwise, let's have virtue.
Time will discover everything to posterity; it is a babbler, and speaks even when no question is put.