We sought therefore to amend our will, and not to suffer it through despite to languish long time in error.
He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.
He shows a greater mind who does not restrain his laughter, than he who does not deny his tears.
Unblest is he who thinks himself unblest.
Nature does not bestow virtue; to be good is an art.
The man who thinks only of his own generation is born for few.