In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense, to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work hard.]
Enjoy the present day, as distrusting that which is to follow.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same thing as if he slew him.
The great virtue of parents is a great dowry.
Mighty to inspire new hopes, and able to drown the bitterness of cares.