Whenever the deity contrives misfortunes for a man, he first harms their understanding.

In darkness one may be ashamed of what one does, without the shame of disgrace.

And if my present actions strike you as foolish, let's just say I've been accused of folly by a fool.

Fear? What has a man to do with fear? Chance rules our lives, and the future is all unknown. Best live as we may, from day to day.

Sleep, ignorant of pain, sleep, ignorant of grief, may you come to us blowing softly, kindly, kindly come king.

Goodbye to the sun that shines for me no longer.

It was my care to make my life illustrious not by words more than by deeds.