He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.

A novice always behaves with propriety.

Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.

That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.

If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.