Why harass with eternal purposes a mind to weak to grasp them?
The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage eagles produce a peaceful dove.
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the intellect.
Who knows whether the gods will add tomorrow to the present hour?
You have played enough; you have eaten and drunk enough. Now it is time for you to depart.