Mediocrity is not allowed to poets, either by the gods or men.
The covetous person is full of fear; and he or she who lives in fear will ever be a slave.
Amiability shines by its own light.
Is virtue raised by culture, or self-sown?
As a neighboring funeral terrifies sick misers, and fear obliges them to have some regard for themselves; so, the disgrace of others will often deter tender minds from vice.
Labor diligently to increase your property.