The present will not long endure.
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration.
Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
The noblest of the elements is water