The cause is hidden; the effect is visible to all.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets journeys on in safety.
Either do not attempt at all or go through with it.
Thou seest how sloth wastes the sluggish body, as water is corrupted unless it moves.
The love of fame puts spurs to the mind
Wine, not too much, inspires and make the mind,to the soft joys of Venus strong inclined,which, buried in excess, unapt to love,stupidly lies and knows not hom to move