In front of excellence, the immortal gods have put sweat, and long and steep is the way to it.

Never make a companion equal to a brother.

It is not possible either to trick or escape the mind of Zeus.

Do not let a flattering woman coax and wheedle you and deceive you; she is after your barn.

Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor.

Love, who is most beautiful among the immortal gods, the melter of limbs, overwhelms in their hearts the intelligence and wise counsel of all gods and all men.

The artist envies what the arties gains, The bard the rival bard's successful strains.

It will not always be summer: build barns.

Happy is the man whom the Muses love: sweet speech flows from his mouth.

Bacteria: The only culture some people have.

If you add a little to a little and do this often, soon the little will become great.

In my beginning is my end.

I want freedom and I realize that the only way to get it is to quit breaking the law.

Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence!

A woman in love is a very poor judge of character.

Exchange the words 'have to' with 'get to.' Exchange the word 'can't' with 'unwilling.

There are certainly major differences between Poland's policies and those of the old EU countries. Debates are going on in Brussels over a shared foreign policy and even a shared foreign minister.

I am a candid interview and I have a dark and dry sense of humor - a very Canadian sense of humor.

I at least want to keep having fun, and the rest we will see.

Retirement is a work in progress. I try to figure out my day, and what I know about myself is that I need structure.

My father is best known for his light comedies, and Im best known for crazy bad guys with short tempers.