There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
Do you ask why I am unwilling to marry a rich wife? It is because I am unwilling to be taken to husband by my wife. The mistress of the house should be subordinate to her husband, for in no other way, Priscus, will the wife and husband be on an equality.