War is sweet to those who never tried it.
He is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural inspiration.
A graceful and honorable old age is the childhood of immortality.
One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.
Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
My God grant me love for that which has splendor, but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.