We have only a little time to please the living. But all eternity to love the dead.
Men's minds are given to change in hate and friendship.
There is no happiness where there is no wisdom; No wisdom but in submission to the gods. Big words are always punished, And proud men in old age learn to be wise.
Of no mortal say, 'That man is happy,' till vexed by no grievous ill he pass Life's goal.
I was born to join in love, not hate - that is my nature.
Best to live lightly, unthinkingly.