The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.
If to some my tale seems foolishness I am content that such could count me fool.
Whoever thinks his friend more important than his country, I rate him nowhere.
Shame brings no advantage in misfortunes, for silence (of the accused) is the ally of the speaker.
Not to be born is, past all prizing, best.
What men have seen they know; But what shall come hereafter No man before the event can see, Nor what end waits for him.