I do not hate the man, but his vices.

A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.

You'll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.

Be cheerful, if you are wise.

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

If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.

Life's not just about being alive, but being well.