Eurydice, dying now a second time, uttered no complaint against her husband. What was there to complain of, but that she had been loved?

If you have a voice, sing; but if you have good arms, then go in for dancing.

Beauty is a frail good.

Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.

Tis best to be silent in a bad cause.

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

An injury may prove a blessing.