Alas, how right the ancient saying is: We, who are old, are nothing else but noise And shape. Like mimicries of dreams we go, And have no wits, although we think us wise.

To the ignorant, even the words of wise seem foolishness.

The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of life.

I have found power in the mysteries of thought, exaltation in the changing of the Muses; I have been versed in the reasonings of men; but Fate is stronger than anything I have known.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgment.

The daughters of Sparta are never at home! They mingle with the young men in wrestling matches.