Ridicule is often employed with more power and success than severity.

My liver swells with bile difficult to repress.

It is no great art to say something briefly when, like Tacitus, one has something to say; when one has nothing to say, however, and none the less writes a whole book and makes truth into a liar - that I call an achievement.

Those who want much, are always much in need; happy the man to whom God gives with a sparing hand what is sufficient for his wants.

The brave are born from the brave and good. In steers and in horses is to be found the excellence of their sire; nor do savage eagles produce a peaceful dove.

Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think.

Anger is momentary madness, so control your passion or it will control you.