Many heroes lived before Agamemnon; but all are unknown and unwept, extinguished in everlasting night, because they have no spirited chronicler.
Mighty to inspire new hopes, and able to drown the bitterness of cares.
Even virtue followed beyond reason's rule May stamp the just man knave, the sage a fool.
While fools shun one set of faults they run into the opposite one.
The short span of life forbids us to take on far-reaching hopes.
Much is wanting to those who seek or covet much.