It's impossible to speak what it is not noble to do.

Nobody loves life like an old man.

What men have seen they know; But what shall come hereafter No man before the event can see, Nor what end waits for him.

Those whose life is long still strive for gain, and for all mortals all things take second place to money.

Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.

Desire looks clear from the eyes of a lovely bride: power as strong as the founded world

Though a man be wise it is no shame for him to live and learn.