He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
The world is blessed most by men who do things, and not by those who merely talk about them. -James Oliver 'Tomorrow I will live,' the fool does say; tomorrow itself is late; the wise live yesterday.
What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
All your female friends are either old or ugly; nay, more ugly than old women usually are. These you lead about in your train, and drag with you to feasts, porticos and theaters. Thus, Fabulla, you seem handsome, thus you seem young.