We are always complaining that our days are few, and acting as though there would be no end to them.

Throughout the whole of life one must continue to learn to live and what will amaze you even more, throughout life you must learn to die. Seneca (Roman philosopher)

I shall never be ashamed to quote a bad author if what he says is good.

It's unknown the place and uncertain the time where death awaits you; thus you must expect death to find you, every time, at every place.

There is nothing the wise man does reluctantly.

Beauty is such a fleeting blossom, how can wisdom rely upon its momentary delight?

Men love their country, not because it is great, but because it is their own.