Nothing feebler does earth nurture than man, Of all things breathing and moving.

So, the gods don't hand out all their gifts at once, not build and brains and flowing speech to all. One man may fail to impress us with his looks but a god can crown his words with beauty, charm, and men look on with delight when he speaks out. Never faltering, filled with winning self-control, he shines forth at assembly grounds and people gaze at him like a god when he walks through the streets. Another man may look like a deathless one on high but there's not a bit of grace to crown his words. Just like you, my fine, handsome friend.

It was built against the will of the immortal gods, and so it did not last for long.

Thou knowst the oer-eager vehemence of youth,How quick in temper, and in judgement weak.

I won't lie to you, fatherhood isn't easy like motherhood.

I am a part of all that I have met. Yet, experience is an arch wherethro gleams that untravl'd world whose margin fades forever and forever when I move.

The Grecian ladies counted their age from their marriage, not their birth.