Be merry if you are wise.

There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.

Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.

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

Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man's field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.

No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.

You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe--or she will call you ungrateful.