Avoid inquisitive persons, for they are sure to be gossips, their ears are open to hear, but they will not keep what is entrusted to them.
And may I live the remainder of my life ... for myself; may there be plenty of books and many years' store of the fruits of the earth!
Subdue your passion or it will subdue you.
He has not lived badly whose birth and death has been unnoticed by the world.
The man is either mad, or he is making verses.
Begin, be bold and venture to be wise.
