Punishment follows close on crime.
Often a purple patch or two is tacked on to a serious work of high promise, to give an effect of colour.
As a true translator you will take care not to translate word for word.
Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.
Sapere aude. Dare to be wise.
Seize the day [Carpe diem]: trust not to the morrow.