The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, as it pleases him, for he can do all things.
Better to flee from death than feel its grip.
A generous heart repairs a slanderous tongue.
It is equally offensive to speed a guest who would like to stay and to detain one who is anxious to leave.
There is nothing worse for mortals than a wandering life.
Think not to match yourself against the gods, for men that walk the earth cannot hold their own with the immortals.