Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

You praise, in three hundred verses, Sabellus, the baths of Ponticus, who gives such excellent dinners. You wish to dine, Sabellus, not to bathe.

Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.

Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.

See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?

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

Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.