Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.

Too late is tomorrow's life; live for today.

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!

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.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

If I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.

However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.