It warms the blood, adds luster to the eyes, and wine and love have ever been allies.

That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age will bring its wrinkles to the brow.

If you are not ready today, you will be even less so tomorrow.

When a rose dies, a thorn is left behind.

Women's words are as light as the doomed leaves whirling in autumn, Easily swept by the wind, easily drowned by the wave.

To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to our manners, and removes all awkwardness.

Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.