That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, "I do not love thee."
Be merry if you are wise.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
The world is blessed most by men who do things, and not by those who merely talk about them. -James Oliver 'Tomorrow I will live,' the fool does say; tomorrow itself is late; the wise live yesterday.