Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.

I could not possibly count the gold-digging ruses of women, Not if I had ten mouths, not if I had ten tongues.

There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious purpose.

Thanks are justly due for boons unbought

Adde, quod ingénues didicisse fideliter artes Emollit mores, nec sinit esse fervos. To be instructed in the arts, softens the manners and makes men gentle.

Giving calls for genius.

Courage conquers all things.