You will live wisely if you are happy in your lot.
The short span of life forbids us to spin out hope to any length. Soon will night be upon you, and the fabled Shades, and the shadowy Plutonian home.
Everything, virtue, glory, honor, things human and divine, all are slaves to riches.
The musician who always plays on the same string is laughed at.
A hungry stomach rarely despises common food.
Take as a gift whatever the day brings forth.