In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a writeched life

It is folly to waste labour about trifles.

It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

If pale beans bubble for you in a red earthenware pot, you can often decline the dinners of sumptuous hosts.

While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.

I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.