Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
All your female friends are either old or ugly; nay, more ugly than old women usually are. These you lead about in your train, and drag with you to feasts, porticos and theaters. Thus, Fabulla, you seem handsome, thus you seem young.