Unsung, the noblest deed will die.

War is sweet to those who never tried it.

The race of gods and men is one, and from one mother we both draw our breath. Yet all the difference in our power holds us apart, so that man is nothing, but the brazen floor of heaven is eternally unshakable.

A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.

My 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.

Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.