Not even piety will stay wrinkles, nor the encroachments of age, nor the advance of death, which cannot be resisted.
What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.
Add a sprinkling of folly to your long deliberations.
By the favour of the heavens
Blend a little folly with thy worldly plans: it is delightful to give loose on a proper occasion.
What may not be altered is made lighter by patience.