Gods should not resemble men in their anger!

Lady, the sun's light to our eyes is dear, And fair the tranquil reaches of the sea, And flowery earth in May, and bounding waters; And so right many fair things I might praise; Yet nothing is so radiant and so fair As for souls childless, with desire sore-smitten, To see the light of babes about the house.

Too much zeal offends where indirection works.

All is change; all yields its place and goes.

There is no evil as terrible as a woman.

Bodies devoid of mind are as statues in the market place.

The good and the wise lead quiet lives.