Maxioms by Seneca (lucius Annaeus Seneca)
 There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been 
unfortunate. for it has never been read more 
 There in no one more unfortunate than the man who has never been 
unfortunate. for it has never been in his power to try himself.
 [Lat., Nihil infelicius eo, cui nihil unquam evenit adversi, non 
licuit enim illi se experiri.] 
 He gives a benefit twice who gives quickly.
 [Lat., Inopi beneficium bis dat, qui dat celeriter.]  
 He gives a benefit twice who gives quickly.
 [Lat., Inopi beneficium bis dat, qui dat celeriter.] 
 A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.
 [Lat., Res severa est verum gaudium.]  
 A thing seriously pursued affords true enjoyment.
 [Lat., Res severa est verum gaudium.] 
 Prosperity asks for fidelity; adversity exacts it.
 [Lat., Poscunt fidem secunda, at adversa exigunt.]  
 Prosperity asks for fidelity; adversity exacts it.
 [Lat., Poscunt fidem secunda, at adversa exigunt.] 
 We have lost morals, justice, honor, piety and faith, and that 
sense of shame which, once lost, can never read more 
 We have lost morals, justice, honor, piety and faith, and that 
sense of shame which, once lost, can never be restored.
 [Lat., Periere mores, jus, decus, pietas, fides,
  Et qui redire nescit, cum perit, pudor.]