Of earth's goods, the best is a good wife; a bad, the bitterest curse of human life.

It is hard to be truly excellent, four-square in hand and foot and mind, formed without blemish.

Of earth's goods, the best is a good wife; a bad, the bitterest curse of human life.

If to die honorably is the greatest Part of virtue, for us fate's done her best. Because we fought to crown Greece with freedom We lie here enjoying timeless fame.

What is life without the joy of Love?

Not even the gods fight against necessity.

There is no better test of a man's work than time, which also reveals the thoughts which lay hidden in his breast.