I praise her (Fortune) while she lasts; if she shakes her quick wings, I resign what she has given, and take refuge in my own virtue, and seek honest undowered Poverty.
There are calumnies against which even innocence loses courage.
Mingle some brief folly with wisdom now: To be foolish is sweet at times.
Gladly take the gifts of the present hour and abandon serious things!
Consider well what your strength is equal to, and what exceeds your ability.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in subjection.