Those unacquainted with the world take pleasure in intimacy with great men; those who are wiser fear the consequences.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Years, following years, steal something every day; At last they steal us from ourselves away.
Be ever on your guard what you say of anybody and to whom.
Now is the time for drinking; now the time to beat the earth with unfettered foot.
While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future