It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, "I will live." To-morrow's life is too late; live to-day.

Do you ask why I am unwilling to marry a rich wife? It is because I am unwilling to be taken to husband by my wife. The mistress of the house should be subordinate to her husband, for in no other way, Priscus, will the wife and husband be on an equality.

Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.

Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?

It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure

No man is quick enough to enjoy life.

Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.