Our sires' age was worse than our grandsires'. We their sons are more worthless than they: so in our turn we shall give the world a progeny yet more corrupt.

Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than those who turn beggars.

Punishment closely follows guilt as its companion.

Add a sprinkling of folly to your long deliberations.

I court not the votes of the fickle mob.

Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in friendly help.

Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow.