Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.
If I am young, then you should look not to age but to deeds.
Not to be born surpasses all reckoning. The next best thing by far, when one has been born is to go back as swiftly as possible whence one came.
Success is the reward for toil.
For this I see, that we, all we that live, Are but vain shadows, unsubstantial dreams.
Remember, nothing succeeds without toil.