Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.

But when the dust has drunk the blood of men, no resurrection comes for one who's dead.

God's most lordly gift to man is decency of mind.

No man looks with love on deeds that to the high Gods hateful prove.

Alas for the affairs of men! When they are fortunate you might compare them to a shadow; and if they are unfortunate, a wet sponge with one dash wipes the picture away.

Out of respect, a man must veil his words when talking with a woman, but with a man he can frankly say whatever's on his mind.

But I will place this carefully fed pig Within the crackling oven; and, I pray, What nicer dish can e'er be given to man.

As long as there are men the bulwark is safe.

The one knowing what is profitable, and not the man knowing many things, is wise.