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.

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.

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

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

A man cannot possess anything that is better than a good wife, or anything that is worse than a bad one.

What is life without the joy of Love?