Not even the gods fight against necessity.

There's no joy even in beautiful Wisdom, unless one have holy Health.

What is life without the joy of Love?

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

A man gains no possession better than a good woman, nothing more horrible than a bad one.

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.

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