That death is best which comes appropriately at a ripe age.
Let's give the historians something to write about
No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair.
In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.
Love is fostered by confidence and constancy; he who is able to give much is able also to love much.
Let each man pass his days in that endeavor wherein his gift is greatest.