It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.

Divine nature gave us fields, human skill built our cities. -Divina natura dedit agros, ars humana aedificavit urbes

For my eightieth year warns me to pack up my baggage before I leave life.

The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate.

The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the number of the Graces nor exceed that of the Muses, i.e., it should begin with three and stop at nine.

It is for the good of states that men should be deluded by religion.

Not all who own a harp are harpers.