Every man can see things far off but is blind to what is near.
One's own escape from troubles makes one glad; but bringing friends to trouble is hard grief.
Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
Fate has terrible power. You cannot escape it by wealth or war. No fort will keep it out, no ships outrun it.
Not all things are to be discovered; many are better concealed.
God will not punish the man Who makes return for an injury.