Whoever lives among many evils just as I, how can dying not be a source of gain?
If they are just, they are better than clever.
Better not to exist than live basely.
If you were to offer a thirsty man all wisdom, you would not please him more than if you gave him a drink.
Even the stout of heart shrink when they see the approach of death.
Men's minds are given to change in hate and friendship.