No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure
Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.