The love of fame puts spurs to the mind
Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable.
Let love steal in disguised as friendship.
Love is a credulous thing.
Adde, quod ingénues didicisse fideliter artes Emollit mores, nec sinit esse fervos. To be instructed in the arts, softens the manners and makes men gentle.
Either do not attempt at all or go through with it.