O my soul, do not aspire to immortal life, but exhaust the limits of the possible.
Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen
The present will not long endure.
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection
I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action.