Necessity is harsh. Fate has no reprieve.
Men make their choice: one man honors one God, and one another.
The same man cannot well be skilled in everything; each has his special excellence.
We know the good, we apprehend it clearly; but we can't bring it to achievement.
Those who are held Wise among men and who search the reasons of things, are those who bring the most sorrow on themselves.
The man is happiest who lives from day to day and asks no more, garnering the simple goodness of life.