If one but tell a thing well, it moves on with undying voice, and over the fruitful earth and across the sea goes the bright gleam of noble deeds ever unquenchable.

Mankind is a dream of a shadow.

Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen

If one but tell a thing well, it moves on with undying voice, and over the fruitful earth and across the sea goes the bright gleam of noble deeds ever unquenchable.

A thing said walks in immortality if it has been said well.

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

There are many roads to happiness, if the gods assent.