The fates have given mankind a patient soul.

Sinks my sad soul with sorrow to the grave.

She threw into the wine which they were drinking a drug which takes away grief and passion and brings forgetfulness of all ills

Old people don't need companionship. They need to be isolated and studied so it can be determined what nutrients they have that might be extracted for our personal use.

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

Do not mourn the dead with the belly.

Whoever obeys the gods, to him they particularly listen.