Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the manner of his forefathers cultivates with his own team his paternal acres, freed from all thought of usury.

The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it was first seasoned.

It makes a great difference whether Davus or a hero speaks.

He can afford to be a fool.

Anger is a brief lunacy.

Most virtue lies between two vices.

Usually the modest person passes for someone reserved, the silent for a sullen person