There is nothing more foolish than a foolish laugh. Risu inepto res ineptior nulla est
My mind's sunk so low, Claudia, because of you, wrecked itself on your account so bad already, that I couldn't like you if you were the best of women, -or stop loving you, no matter what you do.
Better a sparrow, living or dead, than no birdsong at all.
Stop wishing to merit anyone's gratitude or thinking that anyone can become grateful.
What women say to lovers, you'll agree, One writes on running water or on air.
It is difficult to lay aside a confirmed passion.