Were a man to order his life by the rules of true reason, a frugal substance joined to a contented mind is for him great riches; for never is there any lack of a little.

Falling drops will at last wear away stone.

For thee the wonder-working earth puts forth sweet flowers.

There is nothing that exists so great or marvelous that over time mankind does not admire it less and less.

Thus the sum of things is ever being reviewed, and mortals dependent one upon another. Some nations increase, others diminish, and in a short space the generations of living creatures are changed and like runners pass on the torch of life.

All things obey fixed laws.

Too often in time past, religion has brought forth criminal and shameful actions... How many evils has religion caused?