No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.

Get good counsel before you begin; and when you have decided, act promptly.

No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.

The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.

That power of the Gods which orders for the good things which are not uniform, and which happen contrary to expectation, is commonly called Fortune, and it is for this reason that the Goddess is especially worshipped in public by cities; for every city consists of elements which are not uniform.

Advise well before you begin, and when you have maturely considered, then act with promptitude.

Fame is the shadow of passion standing in the light