Evil men by their own nature cannot ever prosper.

Our lives ... are but a little while, so let them run as sweetly as you can, and give no thought to grief from day to day. For time is not concerned to keep our hopes, but hurries on its business, and is gone.

Only one in command: that's the way in the home And the way in the state when it must find Measures best for mankind.

Hate is a bottomless cup; I will pour and pour

When someone isn't seen for a long time, Well, folk soon begin to imagine the worst.

Delusive hope still points to distant good.

When the anger of the gods is incurred, wealth or power only bring more devastating punishment.