We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
Love is a thing full of anxious fears.
The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger appeased.
Though the strength is lacking, yet the willingness is commendable.
When all the other animals, downcast looked upon the earth, he [Prometheus] gave a face raised on high to man, and commanded him to see the sky and raise his high eyes to the stars.
It warms the blood, adds luster to the eyes, and wine and love have ever been allies.