No poems can please long or live that are written by water drinkers.
Consider well what your strength is equal to, and what exceeds your ability.
By the favour of the heavens
In my youth I thought of writing a satire on mankind! but now in my age I think I should write an apology for them.
An accomplished man to his fingertips.
Without love and laughter there is no joy; live amid love and laughter.