It is of no consequence of what parents a man is born, as long as he be a man of merit.

Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain.

It is the false shame of fools to try to conceal wounds that have not healed.

When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied with his own, as a matter of course.

They change their sky, not their mind, who cross the sea. A busy idleness possesses us: we seek a happy life, with ships and carriages: the object of our search is present with us.

Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.

Alas, Postumus, the fleeting years slip by, nor will piety give any stay to wrinkles and pressing old age and untamable death.