As many men as there are existing, so many are their different pursuits.
It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
Noble descent and worth, unless united with wealth, are esteemed no more than seaweed.
Words will not fail when the matter is well considered.
What does it avail you, if of many thorns only one be removed.
My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.