I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.

If it were possible to heal sorrow by weeping and to raise the dead with tears, gold were less prized than grief.

Death is not the greatest of evils; it is worse to want to die, and not be able to.

Enemies gifts are no gifts and do no good.

Best of children, sisters arm-in-arm, we must bear what the gods give us to bear-- don't fire up your hearts with so much grief. No reason to blame the pass you've come to now.

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.

I recommend...bread, meat, vegetables, and beer.