The punishment can be remitted; the crime is everlasting.
There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
Do not believe hastily.
The pleasure that is granted to me from a sense of duty ceases to be a pleasure at all.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least inviting.
Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.