Take the good the gods provide thee.
Arts and sciences in one and the same century have arrived at great perfection; and no wonder, since every age has a kind of universal genius, which inclines those that live in it to some particular studies; the work then, being pushed on by many hands, must go forward.
Thou tyrant, tyrant Jealousy, Thou tyrant of the mind!
Pains of love be sweeter far than all other pleasures are.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong; but they ne'er pardon who have done wrong.
Love is love's reward.