Even from the first it is meek to seek the impossible.

A short saying often contains much wisdom.

I see that all of us who live are nothing but images or insubstantial shadow.

For most men friendship is a faithless harbor.

Quick decisions are unsafe decisions.

What greater ornament to a son than a father's glory, or to a father than a son's honorable conduct?

Laws can never be enforced unless fear supports them.