It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure
The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.