I will not steep my speech in lies; the test of any man lies in action.

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

Wrapt up in error is the human mind, And human bliss is ever insecure; Know we what fortune yet remains behind? Know we how long the present shall endure?

One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.

For lawless joys a bitter ending waits.

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

Water is best, but gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth.