That man scorches with his brightness, who overpowers inferior capacities, yet he shall be revered when dead.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Death's dark way Must needs be trodden once, however we pause.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
This was my prayer: an adequate portion of land with a garden and a spring of water and a small wood to complete the picture.
There is moderation in everything.