Old men's prayers for death are lying prayers, in which they abuse old age and long extent of life. But when death draws near, not one is willing to die, and age no longer is a burden to them.

It is in adversity that the good show their friendship most clearly; prosperity always finds friends.

How sweet to remember the trouble that is past.

Happiness is brief. It will not stay. God batters at its sails.

Power gives no purchase to the hand, it will not hold, soon perishes, and greatness goes.

But learn that to die is a debt we must all pay.

The power that keeps cities of men together Is noble preservation of law.