Stronger than thunder's winged force All-powerful gold can speed its course; Through watchful guards its passage make, And loves through solid walls to break.
The covetous man is ever in want.
God can change the lowest to the highest, abase the proud, and raise the humble.
It is hard! But what can not be removed, becomes lighter through patience.
Who knows whether the gods will add tomorrow to the present hour?
He appears mad indeed but to a few, because the majority is infected with the same disease.