And Tragedy should blush as much to stoop To the low mimic follies of a farce, As a grave matron would to dance with girls.

Despise not sweet inviting love-making nor the merry dance.

A good and faithful judge ever prefers the honorable to the expedient.

It makes a great difference whether Davus or a hero speaks.

One musts avoid that wicked temptress, Laziness.

It is a sweet and seemly thing to die for one's country.

Better to accept whatever happens.