Divine nature gave us fields, human skill built our cities. -Divina natura dedit agros, ars humana aedificavit urbes.

Divine Nature gave the fields, human art built the cities.

It is for the good of states that men should be deluded by religion.

He who overlooks a healthy spot for the site of his house is mad and ought to be handed over to the care of his relations and friends. [Lat., Qui salubrem locum negligit, mente est captus atque ad agnatos et gentiles deducendus.]

He who flees at the right time can fight again.

It is necessary for men to be deceived in religion.

Divine nature gave us fields, human skill built our cities. -Divina natura dedit agros, ars humana aedificavit urbes

Not all who own a harp are harpers.

What, if as said, man is a bubble. [Lat., Quod, ut dictur, si est homo bulla, eo magis senex.]

The longest part of the journey is said to be the passing of the gate.