A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.

Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that's how a book of poems is made, my Friend.

You ask what a nice girl will do? She won't give an inch, but she won't say no.

A novice always behaves with propriety.

I commend you, Postumus, for kissing me with only half your lip; you may, however, if you please, withhold even the half of this half. Are you inclined to grant me a boon still greater, and even inexpressible? Keep this whole half entirely to yourself, Postumus.

The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.

Neither fear your death's day nor long for it.