It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
Live as brave men and face adversity with stout hearts.
Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero'Snatch at today and trust as little as you can in tomorrow' - (Odes) Often translated as 'Seize the day'.
Remember when life's path is steep to keep your mind even.
Surely oak and threefold brass surrounded his heart who first trusted a frail vessel to the merciless ocean.
Fools through false shame, conceal their open wounds.