The man who is tenacious of purpose in a rightful cause is not shaken from his firm resolve by the frenzy of his fellow citizens clamoring for what is wrong, or by the tyrant's threatening countenance.

I have erected amonument more lasting than bronze.

Once a word has been allowed to escape, it cannot be recalled.

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

Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.

Seize the day, put no trust in the morrow!

Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future.