Man's Fortune Is Usually Changed At Once;

Confidence Begets Confidence. Courage, An Independent Spark From Heaven's Bright Throne, By Which The Soul Stands Raised, Triumphant, High, Alone. Courage In Danger Is Half The Battle.

Smooth Words In Place Of Gifts. [lat., Dicta Docta Pro Datis.]

Property Is Unstable, And Youth Perishes In A Moment. Life Itself Is Held In The Grinning Fangs Of Death, Yet Men Delay To Obtain Release From The World. Alas, The Conduct Of Mankind Is Surprising.

He Is Hailed A Conqueror Of Conquerors. [lat., Victor Victorum Cluet.]

The Gods Play Games With Men As Balls.