It is God's giving if we laugh or weep.
Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.
Even the bold will fly when they see Death drawing in close enough to end their life.
Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
Of all human ills, greatest is fortune's wayward tyranny.