Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
For wealth's now given to none but to the rich.
He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.