Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
There is an ancient saying, famous among men, that thou shouldst not judge fully of a man's life before he dieth, whether it should be called blest or wretched.
Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.
Sleep, ignorant of pain, sleep, ignorant of grief, may you come to us blowing softly, kindly, kindly come king.
Love is like ice in the hands of children.
Afterthought makes the first resolve a liar.