“Death is easier than a wretched life; and better never to have born than to live and fare badly.”

Know yourself and fit yourself to new fashions. For there is a new ruler among the gods.

When evil come on those we dearly love, never shall we betray them.

There is no avoidance in delay.

Fear is stronger than arms.

Give me an answer which is plain to understand.

Horror gives place to wonder at your true account; The rest outstrips our comprehension; we give up.

Justice inclines her scales so that wisdom comes at the price of suffering.

Call no man happy till he is dead.

Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.

The reward of suffering is experience.

When a man’s willing and eager the god’s join in.

There are times when fear is good. It must keep its watchful place at the heart’s controls.

We spoil ourselves with scruples long as things go well.

Arrogance is truly the child of impiety, but from health of soul comes happiness, dear to all, much prayed for.

I have not need to promise what I cannot do.

A world of wealth is trash if men are wanting; men who have no wealth never find fortune smiling as their strength deserves.