Ignorant men do not know what good they hold in their hands until they've flung it away.
For the gods, though slow to see, see well, whenever a man casting aside worship turns folly.
No speech can stain what is noble by nature.
And if my present deeds are foolish in thy sight, it may be that a foolish judge arraigns my folly.
The eyes of men love to pluck the blossoms from the faded flowers they turn away.
Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.