It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original way.
I shall not wholly die, and a great part of me will escape the grave.
Not worth is an example that does not solve the problem.
Being, be bold and venture to be wise.
How slight and insignificant is the thing which casts down or restores a mind greedy for praise.