The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though it may be quenched, will not become cool.

Presents, believe me, seduce both men and gods.

Thou seest how sloth wastes the sluggish body, as water is corrupted unless it moves.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes overcast you will be alone.

Love, and a cough, are not concealed.

If he did not succeed, he at least failed in a glorious undertaking.

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