Men should not care too much for good looks; neglect is becoming.
Love is born of idleness and, once born, by idleness is fostered.
What is deservedly suffered must be borne with calmness, but when the pain is unmerited, the grief is resistless.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
Presents, believe me, seduce both men and gods.
There is a God within us, and we glow when He stirs us.