Blend a little folly with thy worldly plans: it is delightful to give loose on a proper occasion.

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.

If you know anything better than this candidly impart it; if not, use this with me.

Whatever you teach, be brief; what is quickly said, the mind readily receives and faithfully retains, everything superfluous runs over as from a full vessel.

What exile from his country is able to escape from himself?

Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.

Let your character be kept up the very end, just as it began, and so be consistent.