He that makes himself famous by his eloquence, justice or arms illustrates his extraction, let it be never so mean; and gives inestimable reputation to his parents. We should never have heard of Sophroniscus, but for his son, Socrates; nor of Ariosto and Gryllus, if it had not been for Xenophon and Plato.

Nothing is so wretched or foolish as to anticipate misfortunes. What madness it is to be expecting evil before it comes.

Eyes will not see when the heart wishes them to be blind.

There is no easy way from the earth to the stars.

The gladiator is formulating his plan in the arena or essentially Too late.

Whatever begins, also ends.

If I only have the will to be grateful, I am so.