I would advise him who wishes to imitate well, to look closely into life and manners, and thereby to learn to express them with truth.
A word, once sent abroad, flies irrevocably.
The musician who always plays on the same string is laughed at.
When your throat is parched with thirst, do you desire a cup of gold?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Let me posses what I now have, or even less, so that I may enjoy my remaining days, if Heaven grant any to remain.