This used to be among my prayers - a piece of land not so very large, which would contain a garden

The one who cannot restrain their anger will wish undone, what their temper and irritation prompted them to do.

Who knows if the gods above will add tomorrow's span to this day's sum?

I would advise him who wishes to imitate well, to look closely into life and manners, and thereby to learn to express them with truth.

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

A shoe that is too large is apt to trip one, and when too small, to pinch the feet. So it is with those whose fortune does not suit them.

Think to yourself that every day is your last; the hour to which you do not look forward will come as a welcome surprise.