“I know indeed what evil I intend to do, but stronger than all my afterthoughts is my fury, fury that brings upon mortals the greatest evils.”

Hate is a bottomless cup; I will pour and pour.

Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish.

Both to the rich and poor, wine is the happy antidote for sorrow.

Everyone asks if a man is rich, no one if he is good.

The greatest pleasure of life is love.

Experience, travel – these are an education in themselves.

We pay a high price for intelligence. Wisdom hurts.

No one can confidently say that he will still be living tomorrow.

God helps him who strives hard.

If the gods do evil then they are not gods.

Danger gleams like sunshine to a brave man’s eyes.

Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred with out a head.

Wealth stays with us a little moment if at all: only our characters are steadfast, not our gold.

Money is the wise man’s religion.

Chance fights ever on the side of the prudent.

Prepare yourselves for the roaring voice of the God of Joy!