It is best not to have been born at all: but, if born, as quickly as possible to return whence one came.
What men have seen they know. . . .
Wise thinkers prevail everywhere.
Whoe'er imagines prudence all his own, Or deems that he hath powers to speak and judge Such as none other hath, when they are known, They are found shallow.
Reverence does not die with mortals, nor does it perish whether they live or die.
In a just cause it is right to be confident.