That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.

A fisherman's walk: three steps and overboard.

They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]

For wealth's now given to none but to the rich.

You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.

Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.

I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, "I do not love thee."