I hate the irreverent rabble and keep them far from me.

Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and passion.

It is but a poor establishment where there are not many superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to the thieves.

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.

Don't yield to that alluring witch, laziness, or else be prepared to surrender all that you have won in your better moments.

Life is largely a matter of expectation.

Nothing's beautiful from every point of view.