Death is not the greatest of evils; it is worse to want to die, and not be able to.

Our happiness depends on wisdom all the way.

Great Time makes all things dim.

Surely, to think your own the only wisdom, and yours the only word, the only will, betrays a shallow spirit, an empty heart.

Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds.

But the power of destiny is something awesome; neither wealth, nor Ares, nor a tower, nor dark-hulled ships might escape it.

Strike at a great man, and you will not miss.