Time itself flows on with constant motion, just like a river: for no more than a river can the fleeting hour stand still. As wave is driven on by wave, and, itself pursued, pursues the one before, so the moments of time at once flee and follow, and are ever new.

Brass shines with constant usage, a beautiful dress needs wearing,Leave a house empty, it rots.

The gods favor the bold.

The punishment can be remitted; the crime is everlasting.

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

Love will enter cloaked in friendship's name.

To dismiss a guest is a more ungracious act than not to admit him at all.