Mother of the Sun, Theia of many names, for your sake men honor gold as more powerful than anything else; and through the value you bestow on them, o queen, ships contending on the sea and yoked teams of horses in swift-whirling contests become marvels.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection

When men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.

May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.

Words have a longer life than deeds.

War is sweet to those who never tried it.

Unsung, the noblest deed will die.