For lawless joys a bitter ending waits.
Natural ability is by far the best, but many men have succeeded in winning high renown by skill that is the fruit of teaching.
Mankind is a dream of a shadow.
May God grant me love for that which has splendor; but in this time of my life let me strive for attainable things.
Even wisdom has to yield to self-interest.
Skills vary with the man. We must tread a straight path and strive by that which is born in us.