Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
I commend you, Postumus, for kissing me with only half your lip; you may, however, if you please, withhold even the half of this half. Are you inclined to grant me a boon still greater, and even inexpressible? Keep this whole half entirely to yourself, Postumus.
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.