Oh death, death, why do you never come to me thus summoned always day by day?

When I have tried and failed, I shall have failed.

Let men be wise by instinct if they can, but when this fails be wise by good advice.

Reverence does not die with mortals, nor does it perish whether they live or die.

Old age and the passage of time teach all things.

The gods plant reason in mankind, of all good gifts the highest.

Be a thrifty steward of thy goods.