A man is nothing but breath and shadow.
Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.
It is better not to live at all than to live disgraced.
How sweet for those faring badly to forget their misfortunes even for a short time.
Not even old age knows how to love death.
Truly, to tell lies is not honorable; but when the truth entails tremendous ruin, to speak dishonorably is pardonable.