It is not the rich man you should properly call happy, but him who knows how to use with wisdom the blessings of the gods, to endure hard poverty, and who fears dishonor worse than death, and is not afraid to die for cherished friends or fatherland.
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.