Success in the affairs of life often serves to hide one's abilities, whereas adversity frequently gives one an opportunity to discover them.
Leuconoe, close the book of fate, For troubles are in store, . . . . Live today, tomorrow is not.
It is right for him who asks forgiveness for his offenses to grant it to others.
As riches grow, care follows, and a thirst For more and more.
He is not poor who has a competency.
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!