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.

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

For lawless joys a bitter ending waits.

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

War is sweet to those who never tried it.

The noblest of the elements is water

Not every truth is the better for showing its face undisguised; and often silence is the wisest thing for a man to heed.