Our sires' age was worse than our grandsires'. We their sons are more worthless than they: so in our turn we shall give the world a progeny yet more corrupt.
Man learns more readily and remembers more willingly what excites his ridicule than what deserves esteem and respect.
Don't just put it off and think about it!
The mob will now and then see things in a right light.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Wine unlocks the breast.