He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.

Our days pass by, and are scored against us.

What's a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I wont let a wife lead me to the altar. [I will not have a wife that shall be my master.]

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.

There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.