Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
Neither fear your death's day nor long for it.
I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
There is no glory in otustripping donkeys.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.