A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
For lawless joys a bitter ending waits.
May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
When men succeed, even their neighbors think them wise.
Great deeds give choice of many tales. Choose a slight tale, enrich it large, and then let wise men listen
Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection