Of earth's goods, the best is a good wife; a bad, the bitterest curse of human life.
Not even the gods fight against necessity.
It is hard to be truly excellent, four-square in hand and foot and mind, formed without blemish.
What is life without the joy of Love?
There's no joy even in beautiful Wisdom, unless one have holy Health.
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.