“The burden which is well borne becomes light.”

“Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.”

“He who can believe himself well, will be well.”

“Dignity and love do not blend well, nor do they continue long together. ”

“The god of Delos, proud in victory,Saw Cupid draw his bow's taut arc, and said:'Mischievous boy, what are a brave man's armsTo you? That gear becomes my shoulders best.My aim is sure; I wound my enemies,I wound wild beasts; my countless arrows slewBut now the bloated Python, whose vast coilsAcross so many acres spread their blight.You and your loves! You have your torch to light them!Let that content you; never claim my fame!'And Venus' son replied: 'Your bow, Apollo,May vanquish all, but mine shall vanquish you.As every creature yields to power divine,So likewise shall your glory yield to mine.”

“Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has passed return again.”

“The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.”