He whom the gods love dies young, while he is in health, has his senses and his judgments sound.
Who wishes to give himself an abundance of business let him equip these two things, a ship and a woman. For no two things involve more business, if you have begun to fit them out. Nor are these two things ever sufficiently adorned, nor is any excess of adornment enough for them.
He is a friend who, in dubious circumstances, aids in deeds when deeds are necessary.
Men understand the worth of blessings only when they have lost them.
It is much easier to begin than to end.
No blessing lasts forever.