The act is judged of by the event.
If he should love deny him what he loves!
In our play we reveal what kind of people we are.
It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.
I am above being injured by fortune, though she steals away much, more will remain with me. The blessing I now enjoy transcend fear.
When I was from Cupid's passions free, my Muse was mute and wrote no elegy.