It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, "I will live." To-morrow's life is too late; live to-day.
One genius has made many clever artists.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
Spare the person but lash the vice.
It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.