Mighty to inspire new hopes, and able to drown the bitterness of cares.
We rarely find anyone who can say he has lived a happy life, and who, content with his life, can retire from the world like a satisfied guest.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you embrace another.
Care clings to wealth: the thirst for more Grows as our fortunes grow.
Don't long for the unripe grape.
Gladly take the gifts of the present hour and abandon serious things!