Sextus Propertius

"Tell me who is able to keep his bed chaste, or which goddess is able to live with one god alone?"

"By gold all good faith has been banished by gold our rights are abused the law itself is influenced by gold, and soon there will be an end of every modest restraint."

"I am climbing a difficult road but the glory gives me strength."

"Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise. In great enterprises the attempt is enough."