He who feared that he would not succeed sat still.
Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.
Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
Many heroes lived before Agamemnon; but all are unknown and unwept, extinguished in everlasting night, because they have no spirited chronicler.
Be this thy brazen bulwark, to keep a clear conscience, and never turn pale with guilt.
The miser acquires, yet fears to use his gains.