I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.
The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
It's impossible to speak what it is not noble to do.
The gods plant reason in mankind, of all good gifts the highest.
If I am young, then you should look not to age but to deeds.
Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.