The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though it may be quenched, will not become cool.
O ye gods! what thick encircling darkness blinds the minds of men!
You put aside the work that's done, and seek some work to do.
Seeking is all very well, but holding requires greater talent: Seeking involves some luck; now the demand is for skill.
When disposition wins us, the features please.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of the fair.